Children’s book author and psychotherapist Caryn Hacker-Buechel, one of the newest members of the David Lawrence Center board of directors, spent the day just before summer break talking with students at Mike Davis Elementary and Gulfview Middle schools about understanding feelings and dealing with anger.

Ms. Hacker-Buechel read a chapter from her book “A Bully Grows Up: Erik Meets the Wizard” and autographed a copy as a gift for each child. She encouraged her audiences to read the book over the summer and discuss it with their parents.

She also explained that help dealing with feelings and bullying was always available at the David Lawrence Center. Information about the center’s comprehensive children’s programs and services was sent home with each child as well.