Dr. Mitch Spero

Florida the Turtle: Who Thinks He's a Dog Finds His Feelings Dr. Mitch Spero

The child reader learns that if a turtle can change, they can change too. Florida the Turtle learned to interact with people. To our knowledge, no other Psychologist (Talking Doctor or Learning Doctor) had ever taught a turtle to do tricks. This breakthrough exemplifies that change and growth can occur on many levels, at any age. Even the turtle learned about trust, and to understand a myriad of emotions. Next, he learned the value of enjoyment of attention and attachment, the pleasure of earning rewards and even experiencing true bonding with others. The compassionate story affirms the process of interpersonal growth, adaptation to change, overcoming obstacles, reduction of anxiety, fear and shyness and the drive to experience fun and laughter. Most importantly Florida the Turtle brings a smile to your face. He brings out the child in all of us at any age. The uniqueness of this helping approach is unparalleled in the current literary world as well as in the Field of Psychology. So, now let's meet Florida the Turtle.