New Book Teaches Children Value of Mindfulness

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Oct. 15, 2018 - PRLog -- Ryan loves animals, nature, and spending time with his grandfather. His grandfather tells him about the value of being positive, living in the moment and how every day is special. But when Ryan is confronted by a bully at school, will his grandfather's advice help him have "an extraordinary day?"

Colorfully illustrated with 12 stunning images created by Joseph Petrucci, "Ryan's Extraordinary Day" will not only help children understand the concept of being present in the moment, it will also introduce concepts like gratitude, thankfulness and forgiveness, in a positive, developmentally appropriate manner.

Jo-Ann Petrucci Andrews provides counseling for children, adults, adolescents, couples and families, caring for a wide range of behavioral, emotional, cognitive, biological, social, parenting, and family issues. She works with issues associated with anger management, adoption, foster care, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, developmental disabilities, divorce & co-parenting, and mood disorders. Jo-Ann has worked for a variety of nonprofit community-based programs providing treatment for families and is committed to family, school, and community engagement.

Jo-Ann holds a Doctorate Degree in educational leadership from Johnson and Wales University and has an EBD in the PhD clinical counseling program from Capella University, in Minneapolis. Jo-Ann is also a graduate of Providence College where she earned a master's degree in pastoral counseling and guidance counseling. She completed her undergraduate studies at Rhode Island College where she received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology, and at The University of Steubenville where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in theology.  She is a licensed mental health counselor and has a private practice in Woonsocket and Warwick, Rhode Island.

Jo-Ann is the author of Ryan's New Beginnings and The Mindfulness of Italy. She is a member of the Association of Rhode Island Authors, and currently lives on a New England farm with her husband, children, and animals.

Ryan's Extraordinary Day is available to purchase through select bookstores and gift shops, major online retailers, and through the publisher at http://www.StillwaterPress.com.