Carol Sveilich has over eighteen years of experience in the field of counseling, most recently at the University of California, San Diego. She holds a master's degree, has conducted large seminars and facilitated nine years of support groups and services for those with chronic health challenges. She is a recipient of the ABC News Leadership Award, recognizing her work on behalf of people who live with persistent health disorders and chronic pain, and has previously created health-oriented newsletters, articles and support services. Sveilich met her co-author, Sahar Abdulaziz, while conducting