STORIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE & FAMILIES
Angelica’s Hope
Two illustrated stories about relationship pressure, personal boundaries and talking openly as a family.
- 14 PDF pages
- Two stories
- Published • 2002
By Annabelle Nelson
A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE & PARENTS
Make room to talk.
Keep choices your own.
Angelica and Maria’s story opens conversations about pressure, boundaries and sexual health. The companion Moon tale explores the freedom to say no.
Make your own choices
Explore personal freedom through the Moon’s story.
Recognize pressure
Discuss unwanted pressure and the right to say no.
Talk as a family
Use the stories to begin honest conversations.
Includes sexual pressure, pregnancy and HIV/STI themes; adult-guided reading is recommended.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE
Two stories.
Important conversations.
A contemporary illustrated story, an Aztec Moon tale and practical guidance for parents.
Relationship Pressure
Recognize difficult situations in Maria’s story.
Family Communication
Consider how adults and young people can talk.
Personal Boundaries
Explore saying no and making your own choices.
Why the Moon is Free
An Aztec tale about freedom and boundaries.
Sexual Health Topics
Discuss pregnancy, HIV and other STI themes
Guidance for Parents
Read together and practice clear “I” statements.
about the author
Annabelle Nelson, PhD
Professor, School of Human Organization and Development at Fielding Graduate University.
Annabelle has a lifelong passion for understanding how humans learn, so that programs can match these natural tendencies and can help humans become healthy emotionally and spiritually. That pursuit has led Nelson to seek authenticity in her own awareness and contact the healing and spiritual force within. She has practiced yoga, meditation, imagery, and storytelling, all in her quest to allow the spirit within to be unleashed to move into health and happiness.
Nelson holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas in Developmental and Child Psychology, is a Professor at the Fielding Graduate University and is the founder of the WHEEL Council, Wholistic, Health, Education and Empowerment for Life. She was also a Fulbright scholar to India. She is an author, storyteller, teacher, and program developer.
Nelson holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas in Developmental and Child Psychology, is a Professor at the Fielding Graduate University and is the founder of the WHEEL Council, Wholistic, Health, Education and Empowerment for Life. She was also a Fulbright scholar to India. She is an author, storyteller, teacher, and program developer.
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