STORIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE & FAMILIES
Ricardo’s Pain
An illustrated story about courage, family support and healthier choices, with a companion tale and guidance for parents.
- 32 PDF pages
- English & Spanish
- Published - 2002
By Annabelle Nelson
A RESOURCE FOR SHARED READING
Read together.
Start a conversation.
For young people, parents and educators, this illustrated booklet pairs a contemporary story with an Aztec tale to open conversations about difficult experiences, support and personal choices.
Find courage
Explore how a young person responds to pressure and adversity.
Seek support
Talk about trusted relationships and asking adults for help.
Talk openly
Use stories to discuss family values and healthier choices.
CONVERSATION THEMES
Two stories.
Shared lessons.
Includes Ricardo’s Pain, The Lizard and the Sun, and guidance for parents, with English and Spanish versions in one PDF.
Courage
Staying strong through difficult experiences.
Asking for help
Exploring the role of trusted adults.
Peer pressure
Talking about choices around substance use.
Cultural storytelling
Reflecting on The Lizard and the Sun.
Family relationships
Recognizing the need for care and support.
Parent-child communication
Sharing values through caring "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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- 32 PDF pages
- English & Spanish
- Published - 2002
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