About Rokelle Lerner
Rokelle Lerner is a pioneer in the development cutting edge treatment for children and adult children of alcoholics and a renowned author and lecturer in the field of addiction and relationship issues. She has trained counselors, psychologists, teachers and social workers throughout the world in healing the family from the ravages of addiction. Rokelle is the Senior Clinical Advisor for Crossroads Recovery Center in Antigua. She has received numerous awards for her work including the National Association for Children of Alcoholic’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Esquire magazine’s “Top 100 Women in the US Who are Changing the Nation.” She has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America and 20/20. Her articles and interviews have been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Newsweek, TIME, People Magazine and Parents Magazine.Rokelle designs and presents training workshops and seminars on addiction, recovery and relationship issues for both the public and private sector. She is an inspirational, keynote speaker that can address difficult topics with expertise, clarity, compassion and humor. For a calendar of her workshops and speaking engagements, click here.
Read what other professionals have to say about Rokelle
It is with pride i can say Rokelle Lerner and I have been friends and colleagues since the later 1970's. Her work with young children from addicted homes was pioneering then and she has continued to be a strong leader in the
field of addiction and behavioral health care. She has given voice to the unspoken: she has lessened the shame of thousands; she has shaped our understanding of trauma, attachment, relationships and addictive disorders.
Whether or not it is in her speaking, writings or hands on workshops she does this in what is uniquely her dynamic style of speaking to the heart and soul of
each of us.
Claudia Black, PH. D.
Author: It Will Never Happen To Me
Rokelle Lerner is one of the pioneers in bringing issues of growing up with addiction to the forefront of the field.
Her work with children and later adult children of addiction/trauma and her deep understanding of the attachment related issues they grapple with,
have helped countless people to find their way, as she so often said, from feeling like victims to victors. She is an inspiring and sincere person who
has brightened this field for decades and made it a better place to be.
Tian Dayton PhD TEP
Rokelle Lerner as a trainer and mentor is excellent! I have enjoyed her trainings, workshops and books for over 25 years! We have trained together in New Zealand and places across America….all ways and always a learning experience and exciting. My professional development has exceeded due to the relationship and training from Rokelle.
Cynthia Moreno Tuohy
NAADAC Executive Director
It was my privilege to share history with Rokelle Lerner in establishing pioneering programs and writings for young children of alcoholic families and painful homes.
Later with her little red meditation book “Daily Affirmations” , she reached the hearts and souls of adult children. Rokelle continues to be on the innovative edge of what is needed in healing trauma for individuals and families. She continues her leadership role for individuals and families.
Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, author, family therapist and Founding Chair of the National Association of Children of Alcoholics.. Founder of Onsite Workshops