Of all the things I could have predicted for my life, becoming a watercolor graphic medicine artist who uses cartoon ladybugs to teach Relational Neuroscience was not one of them. But here I am. My “Della the IPNB Ladybug™” books distill complex ideas into accessible, disarming, and emotionally resonant works. I use the simplicity and whimsy not to dilute the science but to deliver it in a form that meets people where they are, especially those who’ve been excluded, overlooked, or harmed by the systems that claim to help.

My work bridges the gap between neurobiological truth and lived, relational experience, which the clinical world often misses entirely. And in that sense, these books are not just educational, but reparative.

“Healing Happens in Connection: The Basics of Interpersonal Neurobiology for Healthcare”
Transform Healthcare. Discover the Power of Connection and IPNB

This book offers a lighthearted, picture-book-style introduction to Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) for healthcare practitioners and those who access care. It highlights how improved relationships between doctors and patients can lead to better outcomes. It also makes a great gift for your healthcare practitioners! Order online here.

“Della the IPNB Ladybug™” books offer a gentle, visually engaging journey into well-being, exploring how our brains work, finding balance, and navigating complex truths through simple language and warm illustrations.

Every short, focused book is a portable regulator, distilling vital truths about healing, connection, and how we affect each other, creating a field guide for humanity. Discover the expanding series and unlock a living library of regulation and relationship.

Each 24-page Della book is 5.5 x 8.5 in (140 x 216 mm), with a paperback saddle stitch binding.

You can find this and the upcoming series of Della the IPNB Ladybug™ books at https://traumaawareamerica.org/della-books/