Pilar M. Placone, Ph.D. is a licensed marriage and family therapist whose twenty-year practice is dedicated to bringing clients a renewed sense of hope and fulfillment. In her work, she assists parents and their children develop mature, optimal relationships, within the context of a busy family life. Dr. Placone founded the Mindful Parent Happy Child programs in order to provide a more holistic and comprehensive set of behavioral tools for both parents and therapists. Her approach draws upon a number of different healing modalities, including classical and modern psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and Eastern meditative practices. She is a member of the Interpersonal Neurobiology seminar group, which is facilitated by Dr. Dan Siegel, author of The Developing Mind, Parenting from the inside Out, and Mindsight. Dr. Placone’s Mindful Parent Happy Child training classes and workshops are available to both parents and therapists. For up-to-date information about Dr. Placone’s schedule, or to read her Blog, visit www.MindfulParentHappyChild.com.