Dr. Black is a renowned author and trainer internationally recognized for both her pioneering and contemporary work with the family systems and addictive disorders. Her work encompasses the interest of both the professional and lay audiences; she originated a successful model of change in the 1970's that, today, is used in treatment programs worldwide. She designs and presents workshops and seminars, authors books and interactive journals, produces educational videos and consults to various healthcare programs in the United States and abroad.

Master's Degree in Social Work and a Doctorate in Social Psychology. Recipient of the 2004 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Washington School of Social Work, the Marty Mann Award, the 1991 SECAD Award and the NCA's Educator of the year. Also the past Chairperson of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics, presently serving on their Advisory Board. Featured in numerous publications, including USA Today, Newsweek, New York Times, Los Angeles Times and appeared on many national television shows such as The Phil Donahue Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Today Show.

Currently the Clinical Consultant of Addictive Disorders for The Meadows and a Senior Fellow for the Meadows Institute in Wickenburg, Arizona. Author of It Will Never Happen to Me, Changing Course, My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has A Disease, Repeat After Me II, It's Never Too Late To Have A Happy Childhood, The Missing Piece, the Anger Guide, the Relapse Toolkit, A Hole in the Sidewalk, Depression Strategies and Straight Talk. Has produced nineteen films/videos including Addiction in the Family, The Legacy of Addiction, Anger, Relapse,The Baggage Cart,Children of Denial and Double Jeopardy:Addiction & Depression. She his also the creator of The Stamp Game: A Game of Feelings. All of Claudia's materials are available from her website www.claudiablack.com.

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