and Counseling:
A Practical Approach
Fifth Edition
by
Robert D. Myrick, Ph.D.
,Developmental Guidance and Counseling
Copyright 2011
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ISBN 978-1-930572-58-4
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, Dedication
To Linda,
Who has been there from the beginning...
And, who ...
as an elementary and middle school counselor, a district guidance coor-
dinator, and a university professor, put theory into practice ...
as a contributor and co-author, helped refine and clarify the concepts of
developmental guidance and counseling...
as an editor, sharpened the language and ideas ...
as a consultant and conference presenter, helped others to implement
counselor programs and interventions ...
as a loving and devoted wife and mother, provided timely encourage-
ment and support. ..
as my inspiration and best friend, has my deepest love, respect, and ap-
preciation ...
RDM
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