Ring Tail Raffi is a story about a Lemur with anxiety who ventures on a life changing journey, ultimately learning mindfulness skills to cope with his worries and fears. This story introduces young minds to beginner’s mindfulness concepts, followed by interactive questions fostering dialogue between children and caregivers such as parents, teachers or therapists. For all those interested in nature and animals, we also learn some fun facts. Let’s experience learning Mindfulness in Madagascar with this lovable Lemur!

About the Author

Shari LaRosa, LCSW, is a licensed clinical therapist, a proud wife, and mom to two college-age daughters. With an additional degree in elementary education, Shari blends her passion for helping others, experience teaching children, and love of animals and nature to expose young readers to mindful awareness in a creative fashion. She hopes to encourage open dialogue about anxiety so when children recognize symptoms of worry, there is greater comfort in disclosing their feelings with others they trust. Shari is a specialist in treating anxiety and works with teens and adults of all ages in her private practice, Connected Mind Counseling. For more information visit sharilarosa.com