ARTHUR E. JONGSMA, JR., PHD, is the Series Editor for the bestselling PracticePlanners^(R). Since 1971, he has provided professional mental health services to both inpatient and outpatient clients. He was the founder and director of Psychological Consultants, a group private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for 25 years. He is the author or coauthor of over 50 books and conducts training workshops for mental health professionals around the world.

SARAH EDISON KNAPP, MSW, CSW, is a former school social worker who now devotes her time and expertise to helping educators and parents relate to children in positive and highly effective ways. She is the author of several books including the School Counseling and School Social Work Homework Planner and the Parenting Skills Homework Planner, both published by Wiley.

CAREY DIMMITT, PHD, is an Associate Professor and the Coordinator of School Counselor Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the Associate Director of the Center for School Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation. Her research interests include school counseling curriculum outcome research, counseling skill development, metacognition, and linking research to effective practice. She is coauthor of Evidence-Based School Counseling: Making a Difference with Data-Driven Practices.