Emerson the Embodied Elephant

Emerson is an elephant with a lot of big emotions and parts. He often feels happy, sad, or angry. Sometimes, bad things happen to Emerson the Elephant. Emerson struggles to understand what is going on in his mind. That is until he learns that he is made up of different parts! There are Managers, Firefighters, Exiles, and the Self at the core. With engaging rhymes, Emerson learns about how the parts of his system work together in harmony. This book is based on the Internal Family Systems, an evidenced-based psychotherapy. The mind is naturally multiple, and each part is equally valuable. Every child will find Emerson goofy and relatable. This story will encourage young readers to understand the inner workings of their consciousness and ultimately find peace and healing.