BE WITH ME

All children struggle at times managing their big emotions. Be With Me follows the story of Echidna, as he tries to work through his big feelings.

Sometimes he wakes feeling confident and happy, but other days he wakes feeling cross and grumpy. Sometimes something has happened to make him feel this way, but other days, it is just a feeling that is hanging over him. He tries to make things better, but this is hard on his own and he worries that there may be something wrong with him.

Gradually he learns that sharing big feelings with another, and being listened to and supported to talk about what is going on, helps to make him feel better again.

About the Author:

Lorren Arezio is a registered Psychologist, working in Brisbane, Australia. She has a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with children and families for many years in both public health and private settings. Lorren has extensive experience in the area of child protection, providing support and therapy to children, families, foster carers, and other professional staff in order to help children to heal and grow.

She is also experienced in supporting families (adults and children) through transitions, life disruption, managing stress, anxiety and parenting challenges. Lorren works through an attachment and trauma lens, and has specialised in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Practice and Parenting (DDP). In addition to the above, Lorren maintains a strong interest in adoption, as a mother of three now adult children, the youngest of whom was adopted. This combined experience has enabled Lorren to understand first hand many of the struggles and difficulties experienced by children and families as they transition through various life changes and challenges.

Lorren brings this knowledge and experience with a deep desire to support children and families to thrive.

7 reviews for Be With Me

  1. Nancy Valentino

    “Be With Me” is a picture book that is child-friendly but actually communicates a valuable lesson for parents/guardians/educators. The pictures are attractive and clearly depict the characters in a variety of situations and feeling a variety of emotions, which lends itself to think-alouds and conversations about different feelings, what they look like and how they feel in the body. As a toddler mum and an educator, I would recommend this book to anyone who is unsure of how to support young children with their difficult feelings. “Being with” can be challenging but this book really gets across the point that being with our young people is incredibly valuable and necessary.

    • User2

      Thank you so much for your interest in my book and the lovely feedback. I am getting quite a few comments from educators and parents both through socials and on the website indicating how helpful it is. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

  2. Tania Waring (verified owner)

    This delightfully illustrated book manages to convey so many important messages – it is thoughtful and clever in explaining big feelings and we can help little people (and even big people) regulate those big feelings. Highly recommend this book to parents and teachers alike!

  3. Zan Branford

    An amazing book! Beautifully written, perfectly illustrated and totally impactful, Be With Me is a must read for every parent and educator. As a Dad and Primary School Principal this book is now on my most recommended book list.

  4. Joanne

    This book made me tear up as I remembered being a child unable to express my feelings just like Echidna and wanting someone to be with me. I am looking forward to sharing with my grandchildren and also just being with them when Cross and Grumpy visit.

  5. Natalie (verified owner)

    Thank you, Lorren for creating this beautifully written and illustrated resource, based on PACE principles, helping parents to support their children in understanding and organising their emotions. I love it!

  6. Lisa

    As a early childhood teacher and play therapist, this story really hit the mark. Such beautiful concepts such as ‘being with’ ‘ as well as patience, acceptance and feeling heard and seen. For children who have experienced trauma, this book will provide so much empathy and felt sense of safety, knowing the people caring for them understand and ‘get them’. I also read this to my children and they were really taken by the words and sentiment of the book, saying ‘maybe all grown ups should read it’ Wonderfully done, Lorren.

  7. Melissa

    I loved this book very well written and illustrated

    Chase really enjoyed this

Add a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *