John Bradshaw – Author, Philosopher, Counselor, Educator
“Claudia Black’s insight is such that the reader feels as if she was inside their addictive family system. Claudia’s work is both powerful and ageless. She continues to be a pioneer.”
“Claudia Black has been a major force in the addiction and adult children of alcoholic work. She is a true pioneer and her work has a very special place in my heart (limbic brain) personally and professionally.”
Daniel Amen — Founder Amen Clinics, Multiple NY Times Bestselling Author
“A knowledge of and familiarity with Claudia Black’s work is essential if one would grasp the depth of
devastation wrought by those afflicted with addiction. Her work continues to be a landmark in the field!”
Fr. Joseph Martin — Renowned speaker/educator on the issues of alcoholism and drug addiction
Claudia Black — Clinical Architect of the Claudia Black Young Adult Center, Senior Fellow at The Meadows Treatment Center — and Speaker, Author, and Trainer
Internationally recognized for her pioneering and cutting-edge work with family systems and addictive disorders, Dr. Claudia Black’s work with children impacted by drug and alcohol addiction fueled the advancement of the codependency and developmental trauma fields. Her passion to help young adults overcome obstacles and desire to strengthen families formed the foundation of her groundbreaking treatment program at the Claudia Black Young Adult Center
The center is focused on treating complex addiction and mental health issues faced by youth, ages 18-26. These young adults struggle with unresolved emotional trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, or have a dual diagnosis.
Because Claudia is passionate about helping young adults overcome obstacles and strengthening families, she is actively involved with the treatment team, the patients, and their families.
She is a Senior Fellow at The Meadows Treatment Center, the nation’s premier program for treating trauma, alcohol, sex and drug addiction, as well as panic and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, codependency, depression, bipolar disorder and eating disorders.
Over the decades of her work, she has presented to thousands of professional audiences around the world as well as speaking in public forums about addiction and recovery.
