As a psychotherapist and writer, I am excited by the idea of utilizing the fairy-tale genre to facilitate personal resilience and emotional intelligence (EI). My stories add a second dimension by embedding parenting and teacher skills within the story line. Key to Chivalrys target audience are children ages three to eight and their parents and teachers, all learning together, honing in on emotional intelligence that is not traditionally addressed or taught in school curricula.
Key to Chivalry focuses on Knight Thomas as he models emotional intelligence, embodying self-acceptance, emotional regulation, caringness, and empathy. At the storys conclusion, Wise Owl teaches parents, teachers, and children relaxation, determination, positive thinking, and emotional intelligence by developing their wise mind.
Emotional intelligence can be taught! My goal is to provide our next generation with a positive pathway to living a socially and emotionally intelligent life while working on emotional literacy.
Received her B.A. in Psychology from York University, Toronto, M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology from the Adler University in Chicago and Ph.D., from Educational Leadership and Research Methodology from Florida Atlantic University. She has received post - graduate training in Brief Therapy, Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Treatment of Personality Disorders and Psychodrama. Monica has also completed extensive training in Marriage and Family Counseling, Family Mediation and Parent Coordination. In private practice for over 25 years, Monica has also served as a director of inpatient and outpatient services in child & adolescent treatment centers. Monica also serves as an adjunct instructor and invited trainer on psychotherapeutic practice for universities and professional organizations throughout North America and Europe. Monica has written two Childrens books that are both fairy tales and parenting/teacher social-emotional learning books: Key to Calm and Key to Chivalry. The books are filled with parenting and teacher learning lessons in order to teach calming methods to little ones and provide preventative learning. Monica combines her professional training in counseling and psychotherapy with her prior experience in the health, fitness and athletics field. As a former Professional Figure Skater, Coach and Fitness Center Director, she brings a holistic approach to her work with clients emphasizing a personal growth, total wellness orientation to fostering resilience and wellness in your personal, marital and family life.
