2013 Recipeint of the Monica Herbert Award
by the Canadian Association for Play Therapy
History of the Award The Canadian Association for Play Therapy calls for nominations for the Monica Herbert Award. This award has been inspired by the courage, devotion, hard work and commitment to working with and helping children that has been demonstrated by Monica Herbert. We were sad to learn that on July 5, 2019, Monica Herbert passed away. Monica was a loved wife and loved mother of two sons and a daughter. She graduated from the Child Care Worker program at George Brown College in June of 1988 and began work on a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Waterloo. She worked and trained in play therapy at Homestead Group Home, in Goderich, with Betty Bedard-Bidwell. Monica has used her skills to help many children and showed an interest in working with clients with autism. Her future included Certification as a Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist with the Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy, completion of her education and the continuation of a private therapy practice with children. Monica was a courageous woman who struggled with many challenges and difficulties during her life. In November of 1992 and January 1993, she underwent brain surgery to correct life-threatening aneurysms. Her recovery was slow, and she continues to suffer from severe aphasia (severe language and communication disorder). The possibility of her being able to continue the life and work she loved was doubtful. The establishment of The Monica Herbert Award allows us to recognize and appreciate the accomplishments and contributions Monica made to her family and the children she worked with. This award is an annual award which will recognize outstanding achievements in or contributions to the field of play therapy. Recipients will have made a significant impact on CAPT through dedication, competence and exceptional performance, as demonstrated by one or more of the following: • Outstanding clinical work using play therapy; • Research related to play therapy through a book, article, or paper; • Community or Committee work supporting CAPT by furthering the field of play therapy. • Making exceptional contributions to the lives of children. Previous Years’ Monica Herbert Award Recipients : Bridget Revell Cindy Taylor Sandy Foster Dr. Betty Bedard-Bidwell Bonnie Bodnar Dr. Evangeline Munns Lynn Pinterics & Linda Perry Gregory Lubimiv Sandra Webb Lorie Walton Dr. Nancy Riedel Bowers Ken Gardner Hannah Sun-Reid Kathy Eugster Susan Garofolo Liana Lowenstein Theresa Fraser Dr. Laura Mill Barbara Jones Warrick Margot Sippel Elizabeth A. Sharpe W. Kip Sharpe Edward Vella
History of the Award The Canadian Association for Play Therapy calls for nominations for the Monica Herbert Award. This award has been inspired by the courage, devotion, hard work and commitment to working with and helping children that has been demonstrated by Monica Herbert. We were sad to learn that on July 5, 2019, Monica Herbert passed away. Monica was a loved wife and loved mother of two sons and a daughter. She graduated from the Child Care Worker program at George Brown College in June of 1988 and began work on a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Waterloo. She worked and trained in play therapy at Homestead Group Home, in Goderich, with Betty Bedard-Bidwell. Monica has used her skills to help many children and showed an interest in working with clients with autism. Her future included Certification as a Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist with the Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy, completion of her education and the continuation of a private therapy practice with children. Monica was a courageous woman who struggled with many challenges and difficulties during her life. In November of 1992 and January 1993, she underwent brain surgery to correct life-threatening aneurysms. Her recovery was slow, and she continues to suffer from severe aphasia (severe language and communication disorder). The possibility of her being able to continue the life and work she loved was doubtful. The establishment of The Monica Herbert Award allows us to recognize and appreciate the accomplishments and contributions Monica made to her family and the children she worked with. This award is an annual award which will recognize outstanding achievements in or contributions to the field of play therapy. Recipients will have made a significant impact on CAPT through dedication, competence and exceptional performance, as demonstrated by one or more of the following: • Outstanding clinical work using play therapy; • Research related to play therapy through a book, article, or paper; • Community or Committee work supporting CAPT by furthering the field of play therapy. • Making exceptional contributions to the lives of children. Previous Years’ Monica Herbert Award Recipients : Bridget Revell Cindy Taylor Sandy Foster Dr. Betty Bedard-Bidwell Bonnie Bodnar Dr. Evangeline Munns Lynn Pinterics & Linda Perry Gregory Lubimiv Sandra Webb Lorie Walton Dr. Nancy Riedel Bowers Ken Gardner Hannah Sun-Reid Kathy Eugster Susan Garofolo Liana Lowenstein Theresa Fraser Dr. Laura Mill Barbara Jones Warrick Margot Sippel Elizabeth A. Sharpe W. Kip Sharpe Edward Vella
