My name is Dr. Erin Peterson and I am the proud author of When the Going Gets Tough! It has been such an honor to write this children’s book and I am so excited to now share it with the world! Not only does this book include a diverse group of characters that children can relate to and learn from, but additional components beyond the actual story that compliment the idea and overall goal. These components include discussion prompts for adults, providing designated places to stop and have important conversations with children. This book is appropriate for any individual wanting to practice reset strategies in order to feel better, along with adults who would like to provide support.
To purchase the books, please visit whenthegoinggetstoughguide.com
Below are some examples of resources included in each book!
Extended Version:


Condensed Version:


Example from both the extended and condensed version of “When the Going Gets Tough.” This example highlights a piece of the story, including a reset strategy introduction and interactive discussion prompts.


Example of Reflections Guides included in the extended version of “When the Going Gets Tough.”


Example of a coloring book page included in the extended version of “When the Going Gets Tough.”


Table of Contents in the extended version of “When the Going Gets Tough.”

Visit YouTube links below to watch a video where the author discusses the specific benefits of this book for each target audience.
- General Audience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqCjpXYLV54
- Families https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sRX8x8vW2s&t=78s
- Educators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTMPodnC7H8
- Medical Professionals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJukE3LQytU
- Mental Health Specialists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHZhvt2RClw
For more information related to both versions of “When the Going Gets Tough,” please visit the Book Information tab under the Author drop down menu.