Helen Hurts

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· FriesenPress
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About this ebook

Helen is a little girl who is experiencing physical and emotional pain. When she is in the hospital for an operation, the healthcare professionals help her manage her pain through a variety of approaches. But Helen still hurts! At home with her family, Helen explores many fun and creative ways to help ease her sensations of pain. As she internalizes the many strategies, she is able to help herself through this challenging time. This whimsically illustrated story engages children, as it teaches evidence-based pain management strategies that are useful for people of all ages.

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5.0
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Jessica Willemse
January 16, 2022
Written by a physiotherapist; very educational. Perfect book for my child. So happy with this.
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About the author

Denise wrote and illustrated this book in collaboration with her daughter Keri. Denise is a teacher who loves working with children with diverse needs and abilities. She has worked as a mentor in the university setting supporting teachers. On the weekends, you can find Denise on the field hockey pitch or painting in her kitchen.

Keri is a physiotherapist and a clinical assistant professor at UBC in the school of medicine. Keri's clinical work specializes in chronic pain management. On the weekends, you can find Keri on the soccer field or hiking in the mountains of British Columbia.

Helping people manage pain without medication is our goal in writing this story.

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