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Original Articles

The Roots and Evolution of Ego-State Theory and Therapy

Die Wurzeln und die Entwicklung von Ego State Theorie und Therapie

Origines et évolution de la théorie et de la thérapie des états du moi

El comienzo y evolución de la teoría y terapia de los estados del yo

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Pages 353-370 | Received 18 Apr 2017, Published online: 28 Aug 2018

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