Terence T. Gorski, MA, MAC, NCACII

Terence T. Gorski is a pioneer in the development of Relapse Prevention Therapy who has achieved international acclaim for his work. He is considered a leader and authority in the behavioral health and social services industry.

Mr. Gorski is the Founder and President of the CENAPS® Corporation , a training and consultation firm that provides solutions to the problem of relapse.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology and sociology from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Arts Degree from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Nationally Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC II) and a Senior Certified Addiction Counselor (CSAC) in the State of Illinois.

His practical approach to recovery and relapse prevention is based on more than 30 years' experience as a therapist, supervisor, program administrator, and consultant. He has become a leading authority on the use of brief therapy models for preventing relapse, using cognitive, affective, and behavioral therapy methods. His greatest talent is in his ability to break down the relapse prevention process into clear and simple steps that can he used by professionals working in the chemical dependency field, the criminal justice system, and the behavioral health field.

Mr. Gorski's articles and books have been published worldwide. He is best known for the books. Staying Sober: A Guide for Relapse Prevention , The Staying Sober Workbook , and Passages Through Recovery: An Action Plan for Preventing Relapse . He also published the three-part series, Relapse Prevention Therapy with Chemically Dependent Criminal Offenders: Part 1, An Executive Briefing ; Part 2, A Guide for Counselors ; and Part 3, The Relapse Prevention Workbook for the Criminal Offender .

Terry Gorski received the " Order of the Falcon " humanitarian award from the President of Iceland in October, 2002. He was honored as the 2001 SECAD Award recipient.