Denise Schonwald - Elephants Don't Marry Giraffes

SUGGESTED TOPIC: Mental Health and Emotional IQ Denise Schonwald, a registered nurse with over three decades of experience, has seamlessly transitioned from critical care nursing to a distinguished career in mental health counseling. Witnessing families cope with the emotional toll of illness during her time in the healthcare field fueled her passion for holistic healing. Books include: When Mom and Dad Divorced: Sam’s Story, Elephants Don’t Marry Giraffe’s, and her first children's book, Getting Back to Happy. Would love your feedback! Screenshot 2025-04-29 at 7.32.31 PM.png Denise Schonwald, a registered nurse with over three decades of experience, has seamlessly transitioned from critical care nursing to a distinguished career in mental health counseling. Witnessing families cope with the emotional toll of illness during her time in the healthcare field fueled her passion for holistic healing. Based in Sarasota, Florida, Denise extends her compassionate care nationwide through virtual sessions. As a spiritually grounded mental health counselor and medical intuitive, she leads a comprehensive approach, seamlessly merging mental and physical well-being. A public speaker, spiritual teacher, and certified family mediator, Denise advocates for a harmonious integration of mind and body. Her commitment to nurturing both the body and the mind shines through in her client-centered practice, offering support to individuals, couples, families, and even our youngest thinkers - starting at age 4. Denise Schonwald: 410-913-8963 Title: Certified Family Mediator, Former Trauma Nurse, Author Website: deniseschonwald.com Book Covers attached: 1) Elephants Don't Marry Giraffes and 2) Healing Your Body By Mastering Your Mind SPEAKING POINTS: With licenses and expertise as a critical care nurse and a therapist for decades, I have treated tens of thousands of patients of all ages. Most people have no understanding how our mental health impacts our physical health. The body is a sophisticated mechanism and, at all times, it must stay balanced to be healthy. This is not only physical balance (rest, sleep, food) but psychological balance through emotions, thoughts and feelings. The physical body is cued by the mind. Many times when the mind is not rational, the body goes into fight or flight which eventually weakens the body, opening up an opportunity for disease and illness. Guilt, worry and fear are harmful to the body and difficult for the body to hold. They can wreak havoc on the digestive system, the heart and the stomach. When we feel uncomfortable in a situation, our tendency is to go to the mind for help. Yet, the mind is not insightful and is often irrational. Religion or spirituality, in general, helps people let go of worry and give it to a higher power. This act of surrendering will relieve the nervous system and ultimately the physical body. All illnesses and diseases have a history that begins in the nervous system. Thoughts trigger emotions and emotions drive the nervous system. I practice: Meditating Daily exercise Self-awareness Limiting my use of technology. ABOUT: Screenshot 2025-04-29 at 7.32.31 PM.png Denise Schonwald, a registered nurse with over three decades of experience, has seamlessly transitioned from critical care nursing to a distinguished career in mental health counseling. Witnessing families cope with the emotional toll of illness during her time in the healthcare field fueled her passion for holistic healing.