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I Know What to Do: A Mental Health Book Series for Kids

National Certified Counselor Dr. Kewana Davis shares her expertise on mental health by publishing a book series for kids, each focusing on a specific aspect of a child’s struggles in meeting school obligations.

I Know What to Do: When I Am Nervous

The first of Dr. Kewana Davis’ book series, I Know What to Do: When I Am Nervous teaches school-age kids how to cope with anxiety or fear while completing their school tasks or assignments. The book centers around simple and proven mindfulness techniques that the kids can use against such negative emotion, as well as a section on what teachers and parents can do to help.
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I Know What to Do: When I Am Blue — Barnes and Noble Overview

I Know What to Do: When I Am Blue is a story that helps school-aged children work through their disappointments. Once again, Davis' attention to detail in the I Know What to Do series makes the sensitive subject of mental health approachable and relatable. The author creates an atmosphere in the story that is unique to identifying disappointments so the reader can learn how to process their feelings and shift to a positive disposition. The illustrations are fascinating with clear details of the thought-provoking disappointments experienced by the main character and her ability to shift from negative to positive thoughts using effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The goal is for the reader to identify steps to reset themselves with effective coping strategies presented in the story. The book's glowing illustrations help capture the essence of the girl's plight and will surely keep the interest of young readers. Davis brilliantly merges the children's book genre with sound therapeutic techniques of the mental health profession.
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Book Reviews — Praise for I Know What To Do: When I Am Nervous

“5 Stars!! - Anxiety is captured straight through the educational life of our average grade level student. The author’s skill is present in quickly illustrating the character’s struggle and her phenomenal use of rhyme to soothe. Attending educational enrichment appears to be simple as the outsider summarizes. Yet, the difficulty of anxiety complicates the completions of certain task. No problem for this powerful author. Anxiety is given a quickly age appropriate resolution that can be performed by the student. Effective Breathing techniques are long acting cornerstones to coping and combating anxiety. In fact, this author uses rhythmic cadence repetitiously to boost working memory in grade level cognition. The book has many strengths that fall around the first- person perspective and the appeasing illustration. Furthermore, the book can be open to a multitude of genres. In this case, the author has chosen childhood education. Nonetheless, the format and transcription can easy fit into the realms including self-help, mental health, addressing anxiety, and wellness".
“Davis creates a relatable protagonist in the narrator, whose personal growth does not erase her faults. The essential use of self talk for quick resolution can only be extracted from an author who has extensive knowledge and experience in the mental health field!” Dr. L. Wright, LPC-S, ASOTP University of Houston Counseling Psychology Nificent Therapy Services
"Loved the book!!!! Loved the message and it was relatable!" Dr. Desiree Hickman Clinical Assistant Professor