Sheri Bauman is a professor emerita of counseling at the University of Arizona. She earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from New Mexico State University. She is a licensed psychologist and previously worked in private practice and public schools for 30 years, 18 of those as a school counselor. Chadwick W. Royal is a professor of counseling at North Carolina Central University. He earned his Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from North Carolina State University. He is a licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor and has over 25 years of experience as a professional counselor.