Misty's Healing Power
At Trust & Grow, we believe healing is always possible when community, compassion, and courage come together. Misty’s Healing Power is a cornerstone of that mission.
A Book of Hope and Community
Inspired by the Misty the Dog Movie, Misty’s Healing Power is a children’s book that tells the story of how one husky helps a community rediscover hope after tragedy. But it is more than just a story—it’s a pathway. Through Misty’s journey, children learn that healing doesn’t happen alone. It happens when we show up for one another, when we create safe spaces, and when we allow even the gentlest companions to remind us we’re not alone.
Our hope is that this project will do more than touch individual lives. It will strengthen the fabric of communities, reminding us all that even in the aftermath of pain, resilience can return.
Misty’s Healing Power belongs in classrooms, counseling offices, and community centers. Most importantly, it belongs in the hands of children—because they deserve stories that don’t shy away from the hard parts of life, but instead show that healing is real, possible, and something we can create together.
Misty’s Healing Power—the dog story for a time when America needs more than loyalty from its best friend.
of American's report feeling stressed about mass shootings
American's say their dogs are as much a part of their family as a human member
of PTSD patients paired with service dogs reported a vast reduction in symptoms
of people who’ve experienced a shooting report mental health distress
Educator Guide
To support schools and families, we created the Educator Guide, a comprehensive companion to Misty’s Healing Power. This guide is designed to help teachers, counselors, and caregivers bring Misty’s lessons into classrooms, counseling sessions, and family discussions in meaningful, age-appropriate ways.
The guide transforms Misty’s Healing Power from a story into a shared community experience. It helps adults create safe, supportive spaces where children can explore difficult topics, build trust, and discover that healing is possible when we face challenges together.
What’s Inside
- Reflection Questions & Discussion—prompts to spark conversations that help children process emotions and share their perspectives.
- Common Core-Aligned Activities—integrates reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking with social-emotional learning.
- Tools for Resilience and Emotional Language—equips students with vocabulary to name their feelings and strategies to regulate them.
- Opportunities for Shared Storytelling—where students can express their own journeys through art, writing, or group activities, building empathy and connection.
The Healing Power of Animals
As the trauma-informed guide for both the movie and the book, I carry a deep passion for animal-assisted intervention in the face of trauma.
The bond between humans and animals is profound, sometimes even life-saving. Animals have an innate ability to meet us exactly where we are, without judgment or expectation. They sense our stress, fear, and grief—and respond with presence, warmth, and unconditional acceptance.
Animals help regulate us when our nervous systems are overwhelmed. They invite us to slow our breathing, soften our guard, and feel safe again in a world that may no longer feel safe. In the aftermath of trauma, that bond can be the bridge back to trust, connection, and hope.
In the wake of a mass shooting, service dogs offer survivors more than comfort—they help regulate the body’s stress response, ease symptoms of trauma, and create a safe bridge back to trust and connection.
Together, we can build spaces of safety, connection, and resilience. Let's connect!
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