# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Handling Cartoon Elephants: An Author Visit with Dr. Renee Hoekstra
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join psychologist, artist, and author Dr. Renee Hoekstra for a heartful and imaginative exploration of emotional wellness through her book "The Emotional Extremist's Guide to Handling Cartoon Elephants". In this whimsical yet deeply compassionate guide, Dr. Hoekstra uses the metaphor of cartoon elephants to represent painful or overwhelming emotions—offering readers playful yet practical tools for navigating inner turmoil with clarity and kindness.

During this interactive event, Dr. Hoekstra will read an excerpt from her book and lead participants through experiential prompts and creative writing exercises designed to help untangle confusing feelings. Whether you're curious about emotional self-care or simply drawn to the charm of cartoon elephants, this program invites you to reflect, write, and connect in a space that honors both vulnerability and play.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/plaistow/handling-cartoon-elephants-an-author-visit-with-dr-renee-hoekstra/200029387056553
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029387056553?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=plaistow-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Plaistow
- **state**: NH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 85 Main St, Plaistow, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03865
- **lat**: 42.82886
- **long**: -71.09229
- **full address**: 85 Main St, Plaistow, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03865

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Plaistow Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/plaistow-public-library/25958435)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 85 Main St, Plaistow, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03865
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Plaistow Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Handling Cartoon Elephants: An Author Visit with Dr. Renee Hoekstra ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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