Stories that help children untangle their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, so they can understand themselves and feel more in control.
Children don’t always have the words to explain what they feel on the inside. This series uses story, imagination, and gentle therapeutic language to help them communicate, cope, and feel understood. Whether you are a parent, therapist, or educator, these books open the door to meaningful conversations about emotions, bravery, and resilience.
Helping Children Find Words for Their Feelings
Whether you are a parent, therapist, or educator, helping a child express what they feel on the inside can be challenging. The Cindy and The Sticky Little Monsters series was created to make those conversations easier. Through imagination, storytelling, and interactive prompts, children learn to name their emotions, understand their experiences, and develop healthy coping skills in a safe and supportive way.
About the Series
The Cindy and The Sticky Little Monsters series is an interactive, story-based resource designed to help children explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a safe and engaging way. These stories externalize inner struggles, making them easier to talk about, understand, and manage. Each story supports discussion of childhood mental health through gentle psychoeducation, narrative exploration, and social-emotional learning (SEL). Each book can be used at home, in therapy, or in classrooms to support emotional learning, coping skills, and self-awareness.
Who This Series Helps
This series is recommended for children struggling with:
- Anxiety or excessive worry
- Panic or nighttime fears
- OCD-related thoughts and rituals
- Intrusive thoughts or emotional rigidity
- ADHD or autism-related emotional regulation challenges
- Difficulty naming, expressing, or understanding feelings
How to Use These Books
For Parents:
Use the story as a conversation starter. Pause at discussion prompts to ask questions, explore feelings, and normalize emotional experiences.
For Therapists:
Incorporate the book into sessions as a narrative intervention to support emotional literacy, exposure work, and cognitive flexibility.
For Educators:
Use during SEL lessons, classroom circles, or counseling groups to promote empathy, understanding, and shared language around emotions.
What’s Inside the Books
- Interactive story elements
- Moment-to-moment discussion prompts
- Emotional identification exercises
- SEL-focused language
- Tools for bravery, coping, and emotional processing
Evidence-Based Foundation
The series integrates principles from:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Trauma-informed care
Stories are intentionally structured to help children externalize, reflect, identify, and respond to their emotions in healthier ways.
About the Author
Dr. Velmi, PsyD — Neuropsychology Fellow & Author of the Cindy and The Sticky Little Monsters Series
The series was created by Dr. Velmi, PsyD, a Neuropsychology Fellow specializing in neuropsychological assessment of children and adults. Drawing on extensive clinical training in therapy, assessment, and research, Dr. Velmi writes stories that translate complex psychological concepts into child-friendly language, helping children understand their inner world through accessible, therapeutic storytelling. Her mission is to give families and professionals tools that support emotional growth, resilience, and connection, and professionals open healthier conversations about feelings, thoughts, and mental health through storytelling and imagination.
Dr. Velmi, PsyD