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- ↑ The Art of Options Counseling http://www.adrc-tae.acl.gov/tiki-index.php?page=OptionsCounselingTraining
- ↑ Long-Term Support Options Counseling (PDF) http://www.adrc-tae.acl.gov/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=29256
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