Abstract: A kit for coping with emotional stress is disclosed. The kit includes a stuffed animal having an interior pouch that may be opened or closed. One example of a stuffed animal is a stuffed bear with a pouch accessible from the back. A message pad having individual blank messages for expressions by a person affected by emotional stress is included. Each message may have a shape such as a heart and be used for coping with separation or loss. A therapeutic booklet is provided having instructions for writing messages and inserting the messages in the interior pouch.