Jerry Manney has counseled thousands of individual and families over the past 35 years. He writes numerous articles on family distress, substance abuse, and communicating more effectively and speaks at national conferences and colleges. Jerry also has taught graduate and undergraduate courses for many years. While he tries to help each of his clients, each client helps him discover and relearn countless insights. Originally from Passaic, New Jersey, 10 miles from New York City, Jerry now lives with his wife in a very small New England town.