 Teresa Gil, PhD, has been a psychotherapist, professor, and trainer for more than 00 years. She has a private practice working with women, children, and families dealing with recovery from child abuse and trauma. She is a full professor and teaches General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Child Psychology, and Psychology of Women. She has also taught courses in both Social Work and Sociology. Teresa works as a trainer and consultant in human service settings and has developed and facilitated dozens of workshops and clinical trainings on pertinent clinical and therapeutic issues. Teresa has facilitated large group workshops on communication, parenting skills, and family relations. 