Kathryn Shafer completed her doctorate designing and conducting a substance abuse training program in the former Soviet Union. This international research was a pioneering effort examining the knowledge and practice interventions utilized by health care providers. For over 25 Dr. Shafer has taught at several Universities, works as a clinician, professor, administrator, trainer, and consultant for profit and non-profit mental health and substance abuse treatment organizations in New York City and Florida. Dr. Shafer has presented at over 42 conferences internationally as a key note and guest lecturer and numerous radio and television appearances to discuss topics pertaining to stress, mental health, substance abuse, trauma, spirituality, and mindbody practices with individuals, families, and older adults.