Building Kids Self-Esteem with the Story of a Rescued Dog

On this inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with Special Guest Kathy DiMario. Inspiring author, psychologist and professor as well as the CEO of Second Acts Career Services in Toms River, New Jersey, Kathy is the author of What Kind of Dog Am I?, the story of a rescued dog named Posha who is on a journey of self-discovery. Kathy DiMario wrote the book with her daughter Kelly DiMario, and the book was lovingly illustrated by Emily Foster, a high school junior from Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Kathy shares her curriculum for self-esteem building with the help of Posha's inspiring story in schools,  and most recently shares Posha's story with a Tonie created for What Kind of Dog Am I?Get your copy of What Kind of Dog Am I? and the accompanying Tonie here:https://www.whatkindofdogami.com/Connect with LKathy DiMario here: ⁠⁠https://www.kathleendimario.com/⁠⁠Follow on Instagram as @poshatherescuedogThank you Kathy DiMario for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us!What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshaferThis episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2026.All Rights Reserved#kathydimario #selfesteem #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling