Christine A. Padesky, PhD, co-founder, Center for Cognitive Therapy (Huntington Beach) is a licensed clinical psychologist and leading cognitive behavior therapy innovator. She provides workshops and consultation for therapists worldwide, develops CD and DVD CBT training materials, and is co-author of five books, including Mind Over Mood, Second Edition. With over a million copies sold in 23 languages, Mind Over Mood has won national and international awards. Dr. Padesky’ s honors include the Distinguished Contribution to Psychology award (California Psychological Association) and the Aaron T. Beck Award for her enduring contributions to the field (Academy of Cognitive Therapy).