About the Authors

We wish to thank our many supporters and friends who encouraged us to bring the second edition back to print.

Leslie Foge, MA, MFT was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area where she still lives and practices. She received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley and her Masters Degree in Counseling from St. Mary's College. Leslie sees children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in her private psychotherapy practice in Northern California, where she specializes in working with triad members. She is a popular workshop and conference presenter and is on the faculty at St. Mary's College. Email:

Gail Mosconi, MSW, LCSW is a native Californian and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with children, adolescents, families and adults in many different settings for over 30 years. She received her Bachelors Degree in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara and her Masters Degree in Social Work from Sacramento State University. Her social work career includes working with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of disabilities and with birth and adoptive families. She currently lives in Northern California and works in the mental health field. Email: