Norene GonsiewskiSince 1980, Norene Gonsiewski, MSW, LCSW, has helped couples and individuals to change how they think, feel, and respond to life's challenges. Dedicated to helping people of all ages to understand how our thinking determines our lives, Norene has coahed thousands of people not only to improve their moods and manage depression and anxiety, but also to improve their marriages, work relationships, and family lives. Together with Nicole Jon Sievers, she has taught many workshops and classes for teenagers and their parents in the areas of ANTs and communication. Known affectionately as the Relationship Guru, Norene now works exclusively with couples and teaches workshops on how to build lasting and passionate relationships. These offerings and more can be found at her website: RockSolidRelationshipHelp.com. Although no longer working with adolescents, she continues to help parents with the challenges that arise inside themselves and in the marriage while raising a family. In today's world, those challenges can last even longer as young adult children continue to live at home. In addition to coauthoring It's Your Mind: Own It! with Nicole Jon Sievers, Norene also is the coauthor with Tim Higdon of Rock Solid Relationship: Seven Keys to Restore Your Connection & Make Your Love Last. Both books are recipients of national awards. With Higdon, Norene offers a coaching program for couples, which can be found on her website, that is based on Rock Solid Relationship, their award-winning book on marriage. Norene also authored A Training Manual for Respite, a book focused on the importance of respite care for families with children with medical needs. She lives in Sisters, Oregon, with her husband, Tom. Read More Read Less