Charley's New Friend

Charley's New Friend is the story of a young boy who discovers that he can learn from his experiences,even ones that are difficult. He gains this concept from a wise old snake named Arthur. As the friendsembark on a fun adventure, Arthur playfully describes his most colorful stripes, and Charley beginsto understand that all events have important lessons. With insight, these messages can be used tolive a happier life.While several situations are described in the story as examples, you can also apply these skills tomany other actual life events that your child may be experiencing. In creating the story, the authordrew from information gained during her many years as a mental health therapist, providing supportto adults, children, and families, as well as from her experiences raising two children. For this reason,there is a Section for Parents and Other Readers being offered to elaborate on the tools suggestedin the story.