Bella and Bird do their magic-Dr. Deana Plaskon, Ph.D.

About this episode

Dr. Deana Plaskon discusses her new children's book and the role of her therapy horse in helping children navigate emotions.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Deana Plaskon, Ph.D., has just released a new children’s book, Bella and Bird Explore Anger. The story is rooted in real-life resilience and compassion. Dr. Plaskon, who holds a Ph.D. in human behavior and is certified in equine therapy, has spent decades helping children and families navigate big emotions. When she rescued Bella, a gentle Gypsy Vanner horse, to assist in her therapy work, she couldn’t have imagined how the horse’s own journey would shape her mission. I...

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Deana Plaskon, Ph.D., Dr. Deana Plaskon

Topics covered

• children's literature
• emotional resilience
• equine therapy
• mental health
• compassion

Keywords

• children's book
• anger
• resilience
• equine therapy
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ISHE

Books & works: Bella and Bird Explore Anger

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