Michael Panar has over thirty years of experience in counseling individuals, families, couples, children and adolescents, and has taught sociology and human development/family stud...view moreMichael Panar has over thirty years of experience in counseling individuals, families, couples, children and adolescents, and has taught sociology and human development/family studies on the college level. The author holds the M.A. degree in family sociology from Kent State University and is a Diplomate and Fellow in the American Psychotherapy Association. He also holds a doctorate in holistic counseling and is a certified cognitive therapist. The author is a Member Emeritus of the American Sociological Association. Dr. Panar has two grown children and two grandchildren. He lives in Johnstown, Pennsylvania with his wife, Agnes.view less