I am a child psychotherapist, speaker, creator of All the Feels Company and author of seven books.

I earned my graduate degree from Vanderbilt University and am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have over 20 years experience as a school teacher, school counselor, child/adolescent psychotherapist and educational consultant to schools around the country. I am also a parent of two young children and know the challenges today's parents face.

My mission is to help children around the globe learn how to manage emotions while they are young. I was an anxious kid and know first hand how debilitating big emotions can be. We can change the emotional landscape for future generations by teaching parents, caregivers, counselors and educators how to prepare children for the road that awaits them.

When your brain perceives danger, your body and mind will go instantly into one of three modes-flight, fight, or freeze. Your heart races, your body tenses up, your hands shake, and your emotions take over rational thought.

You've entered The Flood Zone.

When children experience The Flood Zone, their behavior changes. They yell, bite, or run away. They withdraw and lose concentration. They blame and lie. In this state, children are unable to be rational, regulated, or otherwise compliant. Even the most motivated child (or adult) with the greatest coping strategies won't be able to identify or manage their emotions in The Flood Zone.

In Flooded, counselor and bestselling author, Allison Edwards explains how parents, teachers, and counselors can identify when children have entered The Flood Zone. She also offers suggestions for teaching children (and adults!) how to regain control of their emotions. As educators, parents, and professionals, we need to teach to teach children and teens how to identify their emotions, learn what triggers those feelings, and provide strategies to manage their feelings in a healthy way. This book explains how.