Prominent youth-care specialist Charles D. Appelstein, MSW,
a motivational speaker and author, teaches positive, trauma-informed,
strength-based theories and techniques to parents and professionals who
guide at-risk children and youth. He trains and consults internationally for
treatment facilities, foster and adoption associations, parent groups, schools,
mentoring programs, and juvenile justice agencies. His award-winning
first book, The Gus Chronicles: Reflections From an Abused Kid, is used as
a training aid in hundreds of child welfare programs and colleges worldwide.

Former program director of the Nashua Children’s Home, a southern New
Hampshire–based residential program for kids at risk and their families,
Charlie lives in southern New Hampshire with his wife and teenage daughter.
To learn more about his work, including his training DVDs, self-help
CDs for kids and parents, and speaking topics, visit www.charliea.com and
Facebook.com/charlietraining