Monique Terner is a mental health professional and educator. She received her BS in Anthropology and Philosophy from Boston University, a dual M.Ed. in Education and Teaching Through the Arts, with an emphasis on inclusive education, from Lesley University in Cambridge Massachusetts. She earned a second Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Complex Trauma from Saybrook University, where she is currently a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology.
As an advocate for children’s wellness, Monique founded Creative Roots in 2010, offering an inclusive community for families and children. Since COVID-19, Creative Roots has experienced a shift to primarily therapeutic services, consultation and collaboration and is not currently offering group classes or tutoring. Monique has focused her current work to prioritize collaboration with community partners and systems of care, with a focus on children and families involved with Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services, Special Education and Department of Developmental Disabilities. Monique has served as an expert witness and is passionate about integrative care, inclusive education and collaboration for best practices and outcomes.
Monique offers a holistic, eclectic and humanistic approach to her work with clients. Currently, Monique is a Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State. She works as a child, adult and family therapist for Wolf Pack Consulting and Therapeutic Services and is completing post-internship hours in clinical psychology at NW Family Psychology, conducting psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults with a focus on complex neuropsychological evaluations and juvenile risk assessment.
Monique offers consultation and continuing education to professionals interested in learning how to apply Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatics and Creativity in their work, personal lives, schools and communities. She is also facilitator for FASCETS Center for Neurodiversity. She is a certified YogaCalm® Instructor and Mindfulness Practitioner with Mindful Schools®, offering opportunities for children and adults to experience the health and personal wellness benefits of yoga and mindfulness. Monique is currently pursuing an IAYT-800 designation in Yoga Therapy with DAYA Foundation and a certificate in neurofeedback from TruBearing Academy. As a Master Trainer with the Oregon Registry, Monique offers professional development opportunities for educators.
Monique is a contributing author for the book, Face to Face: Cultivating Kids’ Social Lives in the Digital World, a discussion book for parents, community members and professionals who want to make difference in the social lives of our youth today. Currently, the team is exploring the growing incidence of anxiety and mental health issues in children and adults.
As an educator and the mother of three kids, Monique is passionate about empowering all kids and adults by offering quality educational opportunities, integrative care, and supporting kids and families to develop life-long personal growth and wellness, and love of learning.
“Monique inspires all of her students, as well as myself. She has a unique relationship with her students and with their family members. They appear to feel a sense of trust and security in her classes and are challenged to learn and cooperate to their fullest. I am impressed with Monique’s ability to open up new horizons for her students, as well as adults, and instill in them confidence, spirit and self-worth.” — Sidney is a Professional Educator, Co-Teacher with Monique, and professional colleague of 20 years