About the Author

Mr. Winkler holds a BS in Education and Counseling, as well as a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and has over 30 years of counseling experience. He has had extensive training and experience in the field of Drug Abuse Education and Counseling, as well as the development of Alcohol Prevention Programs and Alcohol Counseling. Mr. Winkler wrote, developed, and taught the first Alcohol Awareness course presented to students at the Navy Enlisted Medical Training course. He has also worked with Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA's) and is the author of a book presenting a rational behavioral approach for ACOA's to eliminate their pain and achieve the peace of mind and happiness they deserve. Mr. Winkler is a member of and certified by the American Association of Behavioral Therapists, a member of the American Association of Family Counselors, and the Association of Clear Thinkers.

Mr. Winkler is a warm, sensitive person who has been able to make life fulfilling for himself, and many others. His training style is as effective as his ideas: straightforward, no-nonsense, and practical. All his books are a direct result of his experiences.