Marie Paulic, MA

With a Master’s Degree in Education from La Sorbonne University in Paris and 15 years of experience as a full-time Social Studies teacher in middle and high schools across France, the Netherlands, and Miami, Marie developed a deep understanding of the educational and emotional needs of young people. Marie’s work has also involved supporting special needs students, including those with ADHD, ASD, and anxiety disorders, as well as gifted students. Additionally, Marie holds certifications as an EFT Tapping practitioner and family coach (Master practitioner) from the Institut de Coaching Familial in Québec. Marie facilitates coaching sessions and EFT workshops, focusing on helping families and individuals achieve emotional well-being. 

During her teaching career, Marie observed many students struggling with chronic stress, depression, and burnout, often due to societal and parental pressures. This inspired her to transition into the mental health field, where she could focus on preventative care for young people and offer them the support they needed to become confident, serene adults. Her passion lies in fostering autonomy in young people and guiding them toward a fulfilling life.

Empathy and intuition are central to Marie’s practice. She aims to help parents increase their awareness and heal their emotional distress, enabling them to engage with their children more mindfully and empathetically, thus fostering strong, healthy relationships. Marie has extensive experience working with young people and their parents over the past 18 years, understanding the unique challenges that come with parenting teenagers. Her approach supports parents in acknowledging their own feelings and frustrations, cultivating self-compassion, and taking care of themselves.

What drew Marie to Wonder was its systemic approach, which views the family as an interconnected unit. She believes that true family evolution occurs when we learn to be present and maintain strong relationships. Parent coaching is a crucial element of her work, as it focuses on improving family dynamics to create a foundation of safety, open dialogue, trust, and collaboration.

On a personal note, Marie is grateful for her long-lasting marriage and the joys and challenges of raising a 12-year-old son and a 14-year-old daughter, who have adapted to living in three different countries. She enjoys reading, baking, and hiking with her Labrador and Weimaraner. Additionally, Marie is an author with a novel soon to be published and another book in the works related to education. Marie collaborates with other mental health professionals and is actively involved in community prevention and healing through the group she founded, “The French Healing Collective.” They organize well-being workshops that combine yoga, meditation, tapping, and breathwork to bring more serenity and joy into people’s lives. She also engages with expatriate families, speaking at various online events to support their unique needs.