Charlie and the Dog Who Came to Stay

Written by Dr Ruth Spence

A girl befriends a dog, uncovering a path to healing from depression.

~510L

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Bookroo's summary

Charlie's life changes when she befriends a mysterious dog, leading her on a journey to understand and overcome childhood depression. As she navigates her emotions, will Charlie find the strength to heal? This heartwarming tale offers insights and activities to help children and their supporters tackle depression together.

From the publisher

Charlie was a happy girl; she was just like anybody else. That is, until she made friends with a dog…Written by a psychologist, Charlie and the Dog Who Came to Stay helps children to understand and deal with their symptoms of depression. It’s a sensitive story written with warmth, describing the symptoms of childhood depression and some techniques that can help with getting better.The story is great for starting discussions about depression and includes some activities to try. This makes it the ideal book for anyone supporting a child who has, or is affected by, depression - including psychologists, school staff, parents and carers.

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