Ropana Stories Library
Free Resources
In this section, you will find the free Ropana Library of therapeutic stories, many of which come with accompanying resources designed to support healing and growth.
These stories are provided completely free of charge, serving as valuable tools to support and nurture children who may have difficulty with processing difficult experiences and understanding their emotions. The Ropana Story Collection spans a range of topics, including loss, displacement, separation anxiety, and sleep difficulties, among others.
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Ping’s Midnight Dance
“Ping’s Midnight Dance” is a soothing therapeutic story carefully designed to help children who may encounter difficulty sleeping. Within this story, Ping the Panda encounters Li, an elegant crane, who imparts her wisdom regarding the circadian rhythm through her graceful movements, likening it to a spellbinding dance between day and night. Along his journey, Ping also encounters Meifeng, a perceptive snail, who instills in him the importance of staying grounded in the present moment. Beyond that, he befriends Junheng, the Chinese serow, who offers a valuable lesson on adapting oneself to nature through mindful actions. Through Ping’s therapeutic sleep story journey, children can expect to gain worthwhile wisdom into the essential aspects of life, including the art of sleeping mindfully.
A therapeutic sleep story for children about sleeping mindfully. Written for a younger audience (aged 8-10)
A therapeutic sleep story for children
about sleeping mindfully.
Written for an older audience
(aged 11-15)
THE CRANE DANCE POSE
A free resource to be accompanied by the therapeutic story
‘Ping’s Midnight Dance’.
Exploring the circadian rhythm with Meifeng the bamboo snail
A free resource to be accompanied by the therapeutic story
‘Ping’s Midnight Dance’.
PopPop’s Magical Hat
I wrote ‘PopPop’s Magical Hat’ for a wonderful little girl who lost her beloved grandfather. It was written to gently guide her through the process of coping with her loss and to serve as an important reminder that the memories we hold dear will always live on.
Eva and her parents would like this story to serve as a comforting tool for anyone who has experienced the trauma of losing a loved one. I hope it brings comfort to anyone who may need it.
A story to gently guide children through the process of coping with loss. An important reminder that the memories we hold dear will always live on.
Twinkle’s Tale
Join Twinkle, the graceful unicorn with a rainbow-colored mane, on a magical journey through an enchanting forest. Twinkle is special, possessing magical powers and a deep bond with her mummy and cherished toy, Narwhal. But Twinkle’s longing for independence takes her on an extraordinary adventure. As Twinkle learns to overcome her fears and embrace self-reliance, she discovers the power of believing in oneself. Through mystical dreams, star dust, and the gentle guidance of fairies, Twinkle ventures into a heartwarming journey of self-discovery.
“Twinkle’s Tale” is an uplifting therapeutic story that teaches children the importance of self-belief, independence, and the beauty of personal growth. Join Twinkle as she soars through the skies and prepares for the world of Fairy School. A story designed for young children, of courage, love, and the magic that lies within us all.
A therapeutic story designed for a young child struggling with separation anxiety.
Museum of Memories
Loss and grief are one of the hardest things to process and suppressing these feelings can only make the loss more difficult to bear. As I read about what is happening around the world and seeing the conflict that has arisen in many countries, as I read about children who have been faced with unimaginable loss, it compelled me to write a therapeutic story that sheds a spotlight on the power of artistry and how this can be used as a form of catharsis. I want my story to offer hope and strategies that may bring some semblance of comfort.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve but to have a way to hold these precious memories allows children to grieve in a way that is right for them. Creativity is an essential part of the human experience and stories can offer some comfort. I hope that my small gift will offer some consolation at a time of distress and some ideas on how to commemorate the invaluable memories we hold inside of us and preserve them for all time.
This story is dedicated to all who have been affected by/ experienced traumatic loss.
Video Resources
Therapeutic
‘Seville Orange’, a story about mindful eating and living in the present moment
Therapeutic