They just might help: Emotional Support Animals by Nicole J. Georges

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With its illustrations of animals and positive affirmations, the author of this title encourages the reader to feel better about themselves. An example of an affirmation in this book is is ” The answer is not more self-criticism. The answer is more self-love.”

I like the worksheets that are included in this title. Examples of prompts to complete include, what is in my control today, and what is not. There is space for the mindfulness technique of enumerating what is seen, heard, etc. and more. There are also drawing prompts with the author encouraging readers NOT to give themselves negative feedback on their artistic talent.

The book is organized by topics. Some of these are Boundaries, Grief & Hard Times, Holidays and many more. For all of these there are helpful reflections, prompts or exercises.

I think that many will enjoy this book. Its’ concept of taking a few minutes each day to center makes sense to me.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel for this title. All thoughts are my own.

Pub date: 14 April 2026

Description:

from the publisher

Emotional Support Animals is a collection of comics and worksheets featuring adorable and irresistible emotional support animals offering words of compassion and wisdom, delivering smiles along with experience, strength, and hope.

What if your therapist was a cardigan-wearing walrus sipping a cup of coffee? Emotional Support Animals answers this question in a series of sweet comics and engaging worksheets. Nicole Georges presents small doses of therapy in the form of humorous illustrations about serious subjects. Picture a pug assuring you that it’s not cruel to say no or hold a boundary, or a crocodile reminding you that when you take care of yourself, you have more capacity to give. Inspired by Nicole’s experiences with grief and healing, her Anonymous Fuzzball comics touch on themes of self-worth, boundaries, and balance. Using quirky animals as her subjects, she proves that hard truths are easier to digest in an adorable package.

Affirmations include: 

• “Just because someone’s having a big reaction doesn’t mean I did anything wrong.” 
• “You’re not going to mess up something that’s meant for you.”  
• “As I love myself more, I demand less of others.” 
• “What people say is just information. You don’t have to take it personally.” 
• “I don’t need to achieve anything to be lovable.”