James E. Phelan is a program coordinator at the Veterans Health Administration in Columbus, Ohio. He received his doctorate degree in Psychology (Psy.D) from the Southern California University for Professional Studies, master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from Marywood University, and MBA from Franklin University. He is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) and an Internationally Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Enjoy other practical advice from the author: “The Addictions Recovery Workbook: 101 Practical Exercises for Individuals and Groups,” and “The Stages of Change Workbook: Practical Exercises for Personal Awareness and Change,” both available on Amazon.