For those who grew up in an Alcoholic or addicted household knowing how to live full and complete lives without crippled self esteem, confusion or doubt is a profound struggle. Through her clinical practice Dr. Woititz was able to identify an unnoticed population she identified as Adult Children of Alcoholics or ACOA and developed tools and insights to provide hope. Affectionately known as Dr. Jan she gave hope to millions around the world.

Dr. Janet Woititz was the author of Adult Children of Alcoholics, which was on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year. She wrote several other books, including Lifeskills for Adult Children; The Self-Sabotage Syndrome; The Struggle for Intimacy; Marriage on the Rocks; Healing Your Sexual Self and many others. Woititz was the director and founder of the Institute for Counseling and Training in West Caldwell, New Jersey.