Crystal Lindquist

Ms. Crystal Lindquist is part of the iTeam at Desert Garden and has a B.A. in Psychology and an LMSW in Social Work. Her professional experience has included being a researcher at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, a Child/Family Therapist, and a School Social Worker and Child Development Specialist. Ms. Crystal has always been fascinated with early childhood and how early childhood experiences impact growth and development. She is extremely interested in the relationships formed with parents and caregivers during the early years and how the quality of the relationship sets the foundation for all future development: intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and behavioral. Crystal received her certification through the Harris Institute at Southwest Human Development. This certification allowed her to specialize in Infant/Toddler Mental Health. Ms. Crystal is also passionate about mental health in school-aged children. She is currently working towards her certified training specialization through Conscious Discipline. Conscious Discipline integrates classroom management and social-emotional learning, discipline, and self-regulation.