Patty Sheehan, M.Ed., is a parent-educator and psychotherapist residing in Albuquerque, NM. Through her public speaking and writing, Sheehan deals extensively with topics related to self-esteem and personal growth.
Sheehan earned her master's in early childhood development, with a minor in psychology, from Florida Atlantic University. She later acquired certification as a psychotherapist. Sheehan currently works as a speaker affiliated with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Institute of Albuquerque. She also offers workshops for children, parents, teachers, and others on such topics as high self-esteem, drug- and addiction-free children, positive discipline, removing blocks to creativity, and leadership and communication skills. She brings her years of practice and depth of knowledge together for adults and children, helping them learn to be themselves more fully, joyously, and productively.
Sheehan's writing experience is extensive, and she is the author and producer of numerous children's books, tapes, articles, and training manuals. She is also senior editor and writer for Families in Recovery: A Parenting Magazine. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers, Southwest Writers, the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and the American Association for Counselling and Development, among other groups, and is past president of the Albuquerque Association for the Education of Young Children.
Patty Sheehan offers self-esteem and whole language training for teachers and creative writing workshops for children. She is available for speaking engagements, conferences, and other appearances.
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