ABSTRACT
The words of Maya Angelou describe the heart and soul of the practice of educational therapy, whether it takes place in a library, an office, by the bedside of a sick child, or in a waiting room with an adult client. The cognitive aspect of self implies that there is a fundamental awareness of one's intellectual acumen and/or potential. The neurobiological aspect of self considers both the neurological and biological disciplines of human learning and functioning. During the development of the "Principles of Educational Therapy" course for graduate training programs, Maxine Ficksman created a mnemonic structure in order to guide students through the complex material they were required to absorb and synthesize. Perception permeates every aspect of the educational therapy process. Professionalism implies that Educational therapists consistently demonstrate ethical, dignified, and respectful behavior toward clients, families, and other professionals who are included in the treatment alliance during the educational therapy process.
