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The Tangled Buck: A Charming Tale Infused with Evidence-Based Practice for Long-Term Emotional Wellness
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ISBN13: 9798265352224
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 7 2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 7 2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Tangled Buck follows a young deer who desperately needs help when he loses control of his antlers after feeling angry one morning. With sunlight fading, he persists through the forest; tangled in plants and leaving a trail of destruction. A forest fairy sees his struggle and intervenes using the wisdom within a special rhyme passed down through generations. Her advice at first seems unhelpful, until he experiences for himself the relief that exists within emotional acceptance and awareness. This book is ideal for ages 5+ but sure to be enjoyed by all. A note from the author: Many children's books about emotions still reinforce coping habits that are linked to increased risk of future mental health problems: distraction-based coping and a rejection-style response to negative emotions like anger and anxiety. I noticed this as I purchased books for my own son, and as a clinical psychologist, this was surprising and concerning. I work every day to help patients unlearn these problematic habits - the habits that begin in childhood, and that unfortunately go unaddressed until an individual develops a mental health condition. I conceptualized The Tangled Buck as a way to provide a powerful metaphor for the difficulties that can come from unprocessed emotion.
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