She received a Ph.D. from Temple University’s APA accredited Counseling Psychology program where her research focused on coping and self-concept in women and trauma and narrative therapy. She completed a pre-doctoral internship in Rehabilitation Psychology and a post-doctoral residency in Health Psychology with a focus on Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions. Dr. Deiaco earned a master’s degree from Columbia University in Developmental Psychology. Most recently she completed specialized training from the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute in Mindfulness-Based Emotional Intelligence. She currently teaches for DeSales University and develops and implements customized seminars in the areas of mindful leadership and workplace wellness.