He has a M.S.W from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in sociology from Purdue University. A former university professor, he specialises in the treatment of addictive disorders and anger and resentment counselling. He also is active in training professional counsellors. He taught at an experimental college for eight years, and has trained in gestalt therapy techniques. Ronald is the author of Shame, Guilt and Alcoholism: Treatment Issues in Clinical Practice.