"The authors have done a thoughtful job of integrating motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and relapse prevention into a well-designed curriculum for outpatient and residential groups. ... This is what can happen when knowledge and compassion come together." --Stan McCracken, PhD, senior lecturer at the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration

Nick Turner, MSW, received his master of arts degree in social work from the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. He has worked in various mental health and substance abuse settings with children, adolescents, and adults. Turner is currently working in the Road Home Program at the Center for Veterans and Their Families at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Chicago. Turner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC), and a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science and the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Phil Welches, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Chicago, where he maintains a private practice in psychotherapy and consultation. He is past clinical director for Gateway Foundation's community services division, past director of psychology at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center, and past director of two non-profit addiction treatment centers. He is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and president of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) Chicago Chapter. Welches has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals on collaborative research, assessment, and therapy. Sandra Conti, MS, received her master's degree in clinical psychology from Benedictine University. Conti is currently working with Guided Path Psychological Services in Palatine, IL, where she specializes in providing individual and group counseling for clients with substance abuse problems and mental health needs. Conti is a licensed clinical professional counselor and is a Zen student under Marsha Linehan Roshi, PhD. Previously, Conti received a masters of business administration from Benedictine and worked in the financial field. In addition, she was formerly a substance abuse counselor at Gateway Foundation's Aurora, IL, site. Contact the Authors The authors welcome your suggestions for improvement. To provide feedback or request training, please feel free to e-mail the authors at: mbs@newharbingeronline.com