Overview

Five children notice a hallway they've never seen before. The floor is soft like moss. The walls shimmer like stars. And the doors are magical and wonderful, each one with its own extraordinary doorknob. Behind each door lives a ""part,"" a protective voice inside all of us that tries to help in its own way. There's a prickly Cactus who pushes people away, a fiery Lava who burns hot when things feel unfair, a shimmering Vanish who hides when the world gets too loud, and more. Some parts are loud. Some are quiet. Some try to make everyone laugh. Some try to disappear. As the children meet each part, they learn something powerful: these parts aren't problems to fix. They're protectors with important jobs. And when we speak to them with curiosity and kindness, something shifts. Inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, The Hallway of Doorknobs gives children ages 6 to 10 a language for the voices inside them. With lush, painterly illustrations and a cast of five diverse characters, this book invites young readers to explore their inner world with wonder instead of fear. Written by Lynn Haller, MSW, LCSW, a trauma-informed psychotherapist and educator with over 25 years of clinical experience.

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""Reading this book definitely delighted young parts within my own system as well as brought me hope that the healing aspects of the Internal Family Systems Model can be successfully delivered to primary and middle school children all over the world. The writing is exciting, the illustrations are beautiful and enchanting, and the messages are clear. Our internal parts protect us in many ways to keep us safe and striving. In addition, we can connect with our internal parts and with each other to further understand ourselves and our inner worlds. I believe many parents, teachers, school counselors and other professional helpers will find this book very beneficial to the children they care about. I also know at least one dedicated grandmother who's three young granddaughters will be getting copies too!"" -Lois Pessolano Ehrmann PhD, LPC Certified IFS Therapist & Approved Consultant, Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist (ATTS) ""Smile along with Luna, Amira, Jack, Sara and Manuel on their exciting adventure down a hallway of interesting doors and doorknobs, each offering an invitation to explore their inner feelings and internal parts. This book is a delightful, creative resource to begin to introduce IFS to children and adults alike. The vibrant illustrations and charming characters help capture and engage the reader to join them in their personal discoveries and insights."" -Mary C. Green, MA, LPC, Certified IFS Therapist

Author Information

Lynn A. Haller, MSW, LCSW, is a trauma-informed therapist and educator with over 25 years spent helping children and families understand the protective voices inside them. Drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), she wrote The Hallway of Doorknobs, her first children's book. Connect with her at lynnahaller.com.

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