About
Maureen Healy’s approach integrates western science and eastern wisdom to support children’s emotional health and education. Her Psychology Today blog has been read by millions, and award-winning books include: The Emotionally Healthy Child and most recently, The Happiness Workbook for Kids.
A Mission Endorsed by Global Leaders
Maureen’s work has earned international acclaim, most notably from the Dalai Lama, who shared: “I hope Maureen Healy’s book, The Emotionally Healthy Child, can contribute to more wholesome education for future generations.”
Where Science Meets Wisdom
Maureen combines traditional academic rigor with deep intuitive insight. Her approach is backed by:
- Advanced Education: A BA and MBA from Clark University, with a doctoral program in Child Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University.
- Global Wisdom: Years of study with world-renowned “happiness teachers” to foster children’s capability to become their best selves.
- Proven Impact: A popular Psychology Today blog read by millions and features in The New York Times, PBS, and ABC.
Whether she is writing her next book or coaching a child and family, Maureen’s goal remains the same: giving you the tools to help your child and family thrive in today’s high-tech world.
Fun Facts About Maureen
Maureen lives by a herd of horses, which she helps with. You might find apples, carrots, celery and pears on her person at any time!
Psychology Today called Maureen in 2009 (way back when!) and asked if she’d like to blog. She said, “yes” and then called her sister asking: “What’s a blog?”
Maureen has a sign in her office that says, “I walked on fire. I know I can do anything!” She’s literally walked on fire more than 7 times, and her feet never got burned.
In 2007, Maureen lived at the Base of the Himalayas teaching kindergarten to Tibetan refugee children and studying with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in his temple with many others.
