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Bahali Press

Bahali Press

Where Caribbean stories, healing, and emotional resilience come together.

Publishing trauma-informed, culturally grounded books and resources that advance emotional resilience across Caribbean communities.

Bahali Press

Bahali Press

Where Caribbean stories, healing, and emotional resilience come together.

Publishing trauma-informed, culturally grounded books and resources that advance emotional resilience across Caribbean communities.

Our Publishing Mission

Our Publishing Mission

Bahali Press produces trauma-informed, culturally responsive publications that advance emotional wellness throughout the Caribbean. Our mission is to deliver accessible, evidence-informed tools and stories that empower children, families, and communities to navigate stress, strengthen resilience, and thrive.

Featured Title

Featured Title

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Lani Finds Her Calm Again

Lani Finds Her Calm Again is a warm, Caribbean-inspired picture book that helps young children understand emotions, find their center, and feel safe again after a frightening experience. Rooted in trauma-informed principles, the story follows Lani as she learns to breathe deeply, reconnect with loved ones, and rediscover her calm after a powerful storm. Through gentle language and culturally grounded visuals, the book supports caregivers in guiding children through moments of stress, fear, and uncertainty.

Explore our comprehensive range of coping guides, workbooks, and resources designed to help families develop emotional resilience.

Coping Guides for Every Stage of Life

Coping Guides for Every Stage of Life

Trauma-informed coping guides for adults, teens, and seniors. 

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Adult Coping Guide

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Teens Coping Guide

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Seniors Coping Guide

Adult Coping Guide

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Seniors Coping Guide

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Teens Coping Guide

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Parent Guide

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My Calm Body & Mind

Supporting Your Child's Emotional Well-being

Supporting Your Child's Emotional Well-being

At Bahali Press, we believe every child deserves simple, culturally grounded tools to help them feel safe, understood, and emotionally balanced.

My Calm Mind topics were created to give parents and caregivers gentle, practical strategies they can use at home – whether a child is feeling overwhelmed, worried, or simply needs help finding their calm again.

Helping children find calm, confidence, and emotional strength – one gentle tool at a time. 

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In the Press

Stories, interviews, and features highlighting Bahali’s work in emotional healing, community resilience, and recovery after disaster.

AS FEATURED ON

The Gleaner

Radio Jamaica 94FM

Radio Jamaica 94FM

The Gleaner

Bahali Press

Live broadcast December 28, 2025

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Longbench
Guest: Dr. Marsha Smith

Supporting emotional healing after hurricane Melissa

With Host Gerry McDaniel

In this interview, Bahali’s founder, Dr. Smith, shares practical ways families can calm their bodies, care for their emotions, and support children as they work to rebuild their lives and homes after hurricane Melissa and other hard events.

The Gleaner
“Rebuilding hearts after the storm”

Published December 31, 2025

The Gleaner highlights Bahali’s leadership in emotional recovery after Hurricane Melissa, showcasing culturally rooted tools that help families regain calm and resilience.

“Smith often describes Bahali’s work as addressing the “long tail of emotional healing,” a phrase that speaks to what happens after the initial emergency response fades.”


 

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The Gleaner
“Healing beyond the storm”

Published January 7, 2026

Bahali’s work in the community is spotlighted by The Gleaner for its leadership in emotional recovery after disaster. The article highlights Bahali’s belief that healing goes beyond physical rebuilding — emphasizing that caring for the mind and spirit is a crucial part of recovery. 

“Caribbean people are known for resilience, resourcefulness, and faith. That strength is real, but it can sometimes create pressure to ‘be strong’, to keep going without acknowledging the emotional toll,” Dr Smith said.

Bahali Press

Live broadcast December 28, 2025

Palav
Longbench
Guest: Dr. Marsha Smith

Supporting emotional healing after hurricane Melissa

With Host Gerry McDaniel

In this interview, Bahali’s founder, Dr. Smith, shares practical ways families can calm their bodies, care for their emotions, and support children as they work to rebuild their lives and homes after hurricane Melissa and other hard events.

Because every mind deserves peace

The Gleaner
“Rebuilding hearts after the storm”

Published December 31, 2025

The Gleaner highlights Bahali’s leadership in emotional recovery after Hurricane Melissa, showcasing culturally rooted tools that help families regain calm and resilience.

“Smith often describes Bahali’s work as addressing the “long tail of emotional healing,” a phrase that speaks to what happens after the initial emergency response fades.”

 

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The Gleaner
“Healing beyond the storm”

Published January 7, 2026

The Gleaner highlights Bahali’s leadership in emotional recovery after Hurricane Melissa, showcasing culturally rooted tools that help families regain calm and resilience.

“Smith often describes Bahali’s work as addressing the “long tail of emotional healing,” a phrase that speaks to what happens after the initial emergency response fades.”

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Media & Press Kit

• Book information and key themes
• Sample images and high-resolution cover art
• Author biography and background
• Story overview and audience details
• 3D mockups and promotional visuals
• Media-ready descriptions and talking points

Media Inquires

Email: contact@bahali.org

Walk With Us

Walk With Us

Whether you’re seeking emotional support, looking to partner, or hoping to help bring healing tools to more Caribbean communities — we invite you into the Bahali family.

Healing the Caribbean way—with culture, care, and community.