The author teaches a full course load in psychology at Lansing Community College, in his home state of Michigan. He is also a group leader for Cognitive Consultants Inc., an agency that works to re...view moreThe author teaches a full course load in psychology at Lansing Community College, in his home state of Michigan. He is also a group leader for Cognitive Consultants Inc., an agency that works to reduce risk factors associated with criminal recidivism and addiction. Vaughn spent fifteen years in the field of social work as a family outreach counselor, primarily assisting families involved with child protective services to gain needed skills to improve and preserve their family ties. He holds a secondary-education degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in psychology from the State University of West Georgia.view less