Book Constance Lewis
Author • Women’s Health & Parenting Advocate • Mom Navigating Epilepsy with Courage & Connection
Bring Hope, Emotional Intelligence, and Real-Life Resilience to Your Event
As a mother of a child with epilepsy, a women’s health nurse practitioner, and the co-author of Miles and the Colorful Capes of Feelings, I share a message that blends raw honesty, practical tools, and heart-centered storytelling.
For years, my son Miles endured seizures, medical emergencies, countless appointments, and a long journey toward clarity and stability. Our whole family entered a world we never expected—neurology visits, testing, medications, fear, bravery, and the deep emotional aftermath that no one prepares you for.
Along the way, I learned something powerful:
Kids don’t always have the words… but they always have feelings.
And those feelings need a place to land.
That is the heart of the Colorful Capes movement.
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What I Speak About
→ Our Family’s Story: Living With Childhood Epilepsy
I openly share our journey through Miles’ epilepsy diagnosis, the uncertainty, the hospital stays, and the moments that changed us forever. I bring compassion, honesty, and a message of strength to families walking similar paths.
→ Parenting Through Medical Crisis + Raising Siblings Through It
I discuss the emotional load parents carry, the guilt and overwhelm, and how to balance the needs of siblings who are also deeply affected by a child’s medical diagnosis.
→ Mental Health Impact on the Whole Family
→ Helping Kids Express Emotions During Scary Appointments
Medical trauma doesn’t only impact the diagnosed child—it shifts the entire family system. I speak about:
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childhood anxiety
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fear around doctor visits
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emotional withdrawal
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sensory overload
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parental burnout
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the resilience practices that kept us grounded
Using the Colorful Capes of Feelings framework, I teach:
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how to help children name, process, and release emotions
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how to prepare kids for medical visits
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how to support them when they cannot verbalize their fear
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simple tools (color-based feelings, grounding, capes, touch, storytelling) that changed our life
→ Emotional Intelligence for Kids in Challenging Times
Whether the challenge is epilepsy, a chronic illness, anxiety, bullying, grief, or everyday overwhelm—children thrive with the right tools to express themselves. I offer:
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child-friendly emotional regulation strategies
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scripts for parents
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trauma-informed calming techniques
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connection-based communication
Who I Speak To
I am available for:
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Schools & PTO/PTA events
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Hospitals & pediatric programs
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Parenting groups
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Conferences (health, education, mental health, parenting)
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Bookstores & libraries
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Fundraisers and awareness events
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Nonprofit organizations
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Faith-based groups
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Community organizations
Whether it’s a keynote, workshop, virtual presentation, book reading, Q&A, or family event—I tailor the experience to your audience.
Why Book Me?
My mission is simple:
To give families and children tools to feel seen, supported, and emotionally safe.
I blend:
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our real-life story
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medical and mental health understanding
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emotional regulation tools
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storytelling through Miles’ book
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hope, humor, and healing
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resilience-building practices
Organizations consistently share that my talks are deeply moving, authentic, and practical—leaving families uplifted and equipped.
Topics You Can Choose From
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Turning a medical diagnosis into a story of courage
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Emotional intelligence for kids
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Helping siblings navigate big changes
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Coping with health-related anxiety (kids + parents)
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Trauma-informed parenting
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Ways to support a child through medical procedures
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How storytelling, color, and play help regulate emotions
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Our journey behind Miles and the Colorful Capes of Feelings
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And more (customizable to your event)
Contact
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