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Play it Again with Dr. Anne Worth
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Dr. Ann Worth discusses her three-book series, Tessie's Tears, which addresses difficult topics for children. The inspiration for the series came during the pandemic when Dr. Worth realized the need to help children process the hard things happening in the world. Her counseling background influenced the books, guiding for parents to help their children navigate these topics. The books cover themes of loss, friendship, and the love of animals, while also incorporating salvation and faith. Dr. Worth shares her journey into counseling and her late-in-life conversion to Christianity. She also mentions her favorite books and her plans for future books.
Takeaways
Dr. Ann Worth's Tessie's Tears series addresses difficult topics for children and provides guidance for parents to help their children navigate these issues.
The books cover themes of loss, friendship, and the love of animals, while also incorporating salvation and faith.
Dr. Worth's counseling background influenced the books, allowing her to provide valuable insights and support for parents.
Her journey into counseling and her late-in-life conversion to Christianity have shaped her writing and her desire to help others.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:21 The Inspiration Behind the Tessie Series
03:32 The Influence of Counseling Background
06:05 The Third Book: A Story About a Rescue Puppy
11:23 The Messages in the Books
15:41 Dr. Ann Worth's Journey into Counseling
18:18 Dr. Ann Worth's Journey to Faith
21:11 Favorite Books and the Passion Translation
23:31 Future Books and Themes
25:10 Where to Find Dr. Ann Worth's Books
26:27 Conclusion
Amazon.com: Tessie's Tears: Grampy Goes to Heaven: 9781955668095: Worth, Dr. Anne, Inertia, Aljon, Inertia, Nova: Books
Home - Dr. Anne Worth (dranneworthauthor.com
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