Bob Bertolino, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling at Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also Senior Clinical Advisor at Youth In Need, Inc. and founder of Therapeutic Collaborations Consultation and Training. Bob has taught over 300 workshops throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, and the United Kingdom. He has authored or co-authored ten books, the most recent of which include The Therapist's Notebook for Strengths and Solution-Based Therapies (Routledge) and Strengths-Based Engagement and Practice: Creating Effective Helping Relationships (Allyn & Bacon). Bob is licensed as a marital and family therapist, professional counselor, and clinical social worker in the state of Missouri, is a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.