Hello!
My name is Danielle Budash Newkam, and I am a licensed psychologist and registered play therapist in Central PA. Some kids like to call me the “Feelings Lady” because I talk a lot about feelings. I recently authored a book with representation by Italic Illustrator and Mythic North Press, LLC. The book, entitled “Ruff Ruff Remi Teaches Relationship Tools,” includes my Labradoodle as the main character. Throughout this playful, interactive book, Remi teaches children the tools they need to build positive relationships with others including furry canine friends. Reading this story to individuals or groups, especially in a school setting, promotes social-emotional learning skills with an animal-assisted therapeutic element.
The Feelings Lady & Ruff Ruff Remi is a FREE 30-minute program designed to interact with your students in a fun and engaging way while discussing feelings identification and expression as well as addressing how to make our BIG feelings smaller. During the program, I will read the book to your students and review the importance of feelings identification in building positive relationships.
The program is free for you and your school; however, I rely on book sales to pay for my time. An order form will be sent to you prior to the visit. The order form will include the book and additional Ruff Ruff Remi items that families can purchase ahead of time. I can sign any purchased books after the story is read. If 10 books are purchased from your class, you will receive a Ruff Ruff Remi teacher incentive for your classroom. Remi would be happy to visit the classroom as well if interested and permitted…he loves his special time with kids!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions and to schedule a classroom and/or school visit at Danielle.Newkam.Author@gmail.com.
The Feelings Lady & Ruff Ruff Remi can’t wait to visit your classroom!
Dr. Danielle Newkam & Remi