ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The challenging task of assembling a manuscript such as this one is not possible without the contributions of many individuals working on the sidelines.

First and foremost, we would like to thank the many families who have provided us with our vast experiences during our years of clinical work. This has allowed us to generate a number of effective assignments that are contained in the text. It is only after much trial and error that we are able to sort out what works and what does not, and convey it in a manner that can be applied clinically.

In addition, we would like to give hearty thanks to our expert typist, Carol Jaskolka, who has devoted a great deal of time and energy to preparing the manuscript and assembling the various chapters. For this, we are greatly indebted to her. Many thanks also go to Marquita Flemming, Senior Editor, and Peggy Alexander, Vice President and Publisher, at John Wiley & Sons, Inc. We are grateful to them for their trust and patience with us to provide a first-rate manuscript.

Last, our greatest thanks are extended to our own families, who have been undyingly supportive to us as we practice what we preach, despite the time and attention they were deprived of during the completion of this manuscript.

 

LOUIS J. BEVILACQUA
FRANK M. DATTILIO