Tummy Troubles: Gretchen Gets a Grip on Her Fear of Throwing Up - Hardcover

by Jaime Roche (Author), Doruntina Beqiraj (Illustrator)

Tummy Troubles follows Gretchen as she navigates her way through her newly developed fear of vomiting with the help of her school counselor and the ground, refocus, inflate, and pause (GRIP) technique.

Gretchen loves pizza day at school until a stomach bug causes an embarrassing scene for her in the cafeteria. With the help of her school counselor and the acronym GRIP, Gretchen learns an extremely effective diaphragmatic breathing method that helps reduce the physiological symptoms associated with the fight or flight response, such as digestive distress. 

Author Biography

Jaime Roche, MSW, has worked in the field of mental health and wellness for the past 20 years as a clinical social worker and yoga teacher treating children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety disorders, many with symptoms of emetophobia. She lives in North Salem, NY. Visit @JaimeRoche_Author on Instagram.

Doruntina Beqiraj is a children's illustrator based in Toronto, Ontario. She has a passion for creating warm and charming characters and enjoys experimenting with textures and patterns. Visit doruntinaillustrations.com and @Whatsuuptina on Instagram.