Douglas Bloch, M.A., is an author, teacher, and counselor who writes and speaks on the topics of psychology, healing, and spirituality. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from New York University, and an M.A. in Counseling from the University of Oregon. He is the author of ten books, including the inspirational self-help trilogy Words That Heal: Affirmations and Meditations for Daily Living; Listening to Your Inner Voice; and I Am With You Always, as well as the parenting book, Positive Self-talk for Children. His newest work, When Going Through Hell Don't Stop! A Survivor's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and Clinical Depression has just been published. A former radio talk show host and popular… public speaker, Douglas has given hundreds of lectures and workshops to businesses, schools, church groups, recovery centers, and national psychology conferences. He has also appeared on radio and television shows across the country. Douglas makes his home in Portland, Oregon with his partner Joan and his cats and muses,Gabriel and Athena.