A Hand On Your Heart

Does your mind get a little mean when you make a mistake? Wouldn't it be better if it was kind and caring instead?

Written by a Clinical Psychologist, this story is a gentle guide into the world of self-compassion, where together, parents and kiddos can learn how to be their own caring friend in times of struggle. A comforting conversation unfolds through captivating rhymes and delightful illustrations, encouraging kids to recognise their feelings and show themselves the same care and kindness they offer others.

Beyond the story, you will find a guide on teaching kids self-compassion. This timeless resource supports parents, caregivers, educators and therapists to instil the seeds of self-love in young hearts.

Lisa ShetlerClinical PsychologistB.Psych (Hons), M.Psych (Clin)Lisa is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) and accredited psychology supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. She is a visiting lecturer at the University of Adelaide in the field of child psychology, and works with the Centre for Mindfulness and Self Compassion as a teacher and trainer of their teen program. Lisa is the consultant psychologist to the National Theatre for Children's Mind Masters program, which aims to increase awareness of mental health among Australian primary school students.In her clinical work, Lisa supports children, adolescents and families with complex trauma and mental health difficulties. The rest of her time is spent training and supervising the team at her child and adolescent practice - FLOW Psychology & Therapeutic Services, where she is the Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist. Lisa is also the Co-Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Embrace Psychological Care & Consulting, an adult practice which provides mindfulness and self-compassion based services, clinical supervision and workplace training. She is trained in EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and a range of cognitive and behavioural approaches.