Nicole Johnson, LPC, MEd, is a licensed professional counselor and certified clinical trauma professional with a dual master's in education and counseling and a bachelor's degree in political science. A member of the American Counseling Association and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Johnson is also a certified life coach, and is owner and founder of Oak and Ivy Therapy Services. She is known as "The Ginger Shrink" on social media, and offers her nationally available virtual psychoeducation course on trauma and abuse called "Get a G.R.I.P." Johnson presents at conferences around the country where she frequently speaks on childhood trauma, abuse, and her unique approach to healing. She hosts a virtual workshop on "Reparenting Your Inner Child," and lives in Boise, ID.

Foreword writer Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with more than thirty years' experience working in both public service and private practice. Her books-including the #1 Amazon best seller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents-have sold more than a million copies, and have been translated into thirty-seven languages. In the past, Gibson has served as an adjunct assistant professor, teaching doctoral clinical psychology students clinical theory and psychotherapy techniques. Her website is available at http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/. Gibson lives and works in Virginia Beach, VA.