DORIS WILD HELMERING is a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for thirty years. The author of nine books, she is a corporate speaker and executive coach, as well as a syndicated newspaper columnist, and on-air therapist. Ms. Helmering has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, and CNN. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

DIANNE HALES is the author of thirteen trade books and the leading college health textbook, a contributing editor to Parade, and a freelance writer for a wide range of national magazines. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area.