ABSTRACT
Jon Carlson, Ed.D., Psy.D., is distinguished professor of psychology and counseling at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois and a Psychologist with the Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Jon is the author of 55 books, 170 journal articles, and the developer of over 300 DVDs/videotapes featuring today’s leading experts in the fi elds of psychotherapy, family therapy, brief therapy, substance abuse and treatment, parenting and couples education. In 2004, the American Counseling Association named him a “Living Legend.” In 2009, the Division of Psychotherapy of the American Psychological Association (APA) named him “Distinguished Psychologist” for his life contribution to psychotherapy, and in 2011 he received the APA Distinguished Career Contribution to Education and Training Award. He has received similar awards from four other professional organizations. The interview took place in November, 2009, with Paul Peluso. The interview was transcribed and edited by Karolina Oles.
