My Books

The Blurb - Did you know you have a best friend who is with you every single moment of every single day? A friend who loves you, supports you and looks out for you. It's your body!!! Our bodies are our closest friends and they help us experience all of our feelings- and all of our life- whether we're a child, adult or even an animal!

This rhyming book introduces children to the concept of Feelings as Information. Understanding the experience of emotions and feeling safe in our bodies as we experience them is one of the fundamental elements of developing a healthy relationship, not only with one's feelings but also with the self. Through teaching children to understand their experience, we open up a conversation where feelings are not right or wrong, they just are, and can then support children to regulate their emotions, make informed choices and listen to their own inner guidance as they grow and develop. This sets children up for greater emotional and mental health, resilience and overall wellbeing as they grow. Although written for young children, this book contains a message that speaks to all age groups, including adults who may never have received these teachings or support. This book is intentionally a rhyming book as rhythm and pace support regulation, which are important ingredients when children and adults are co regulating and also creates a safer container for body awareness.

This bonus Activity Book edition offers 2 books in 1, with questions to support readers on their own unique body awareness journey.

This book has been created with the support of and input from professional Accredited Mental Health Social Workers, Early Childhood Educators, School Teachers and parents. 

This book features the story of Wallace, the first dog to come into Paula's adult life, and his unique connection with chickens. Through Wallace, this book also tells the story of Paula's journey from horse-loving child, to netballer, animal advocate & counsellor, to the creation of Sunshine Hill (now Sunshine Counselling & Education). 

In A Dog’s Best Friend Laura Greaves shares uplifting stories of inseparable buddies for whom species is no barrier to unconditional love. While these may be unusual pairings, they are as devoted to each other as any human companions. That’s because these dogs and their unlikely pals are living proof of the life-changing power of friendship. 

Real life case studies of equine assisted psychotherapy and equine assisted learning with everyday people and horses

In this book you will get a sneak peek and deep dive into the emerging professional practice of equine assisted therapy. This unique, beautifully presented and engaging book provides real life case studies with diverse clients, and delivers insight from one of Australia's leading education experts in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Animal Assisted Psychotherapy.