Joanna A. Lyman, MA, CCLS, CPMT is a psychosocial clinician with twenty years of experience serving families managing life-limiting health conditions and facing catastrophic loss. She is a published author in the medical field, with multiple works focusing on communication, hope, and emotional healing through play and creative expression. With a passion for education and a desire to share the wisdom gained through hardship, she has compiled this guide for couples seeking to connect on a heart level. Joanna is a Los Angeles native, currently residing in Tennessee with her husband and beloved dog, Cookie.