I am the Founder and CEO of Fostering Resilience™, Co-Founder of the Center for Sobriety, Spirituality & Healing, Family Program Director for the Beachcomber Family Center for Alcoholism and Addiction Recovery, Best-Selling Author of "The Warrior's Guide to Successful Sobriety." Author of "Fostering Resilience for the Family in Recovery" and "The Resilient Warrior Journal."
I created and manualized Fostering Resilience™ Relapse Prevention, an integrated program model for adults with substance use disorders. I've also authored numerous articles and book chapters. I present locally, nationally and internationally on the topics of addiction recovery, drug abuse prevention, shame and spirituality.
I've earned a PhD in Counselor Education. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist, Trauma Specialist, and professionally trained in Mindfulness Meditation and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
I've been working with individuals and families helping them to overcome substance abuse issues for over 10 years.
I live in Boca Raton, Florida with my husband, Dr. Tony Foster. We have three sons, one grandson, the sweetest dog on the planet, and four disagreeable cats.