Mark Gorkin, aka "The Stress Doc," is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and acclaimed psychotherapist, speaker, author, and grief-trauma consultant. The Doc has been capturing people's imagination on stage and page, on radio and screens for decades. Little Charlie's Big Secrets: A Family Journey explores the emotional trials of culturally inclusive middle school children and their families, and the challenge of asking for help. Drawing on his own childhood trials, Mark's books capture the full head and heart spectrum - from joy to trauma resilience - helping us all - parents and children, educators and counselors - discover or recover our own authentic self and voice. His books are set to familiar childhood tunes like "Frère Jacques" (Where Is Charlotte?) and "London Bridge" (Little Charley's Big Secrets). With powerful visual and poetic imagery, The Stress Doc ¿ blends music and storytelling to inspire open family and classroom conversations about real feelings, identity, and growth. To learn more about the author and his works, visit www.stressdoc.

com or email him at stressdoc@aol.com.