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Short‐term treatment: An overview of historical trends, issues, and potentials

Libbie G. Parad D.S.W. Assistant Professor, Smith College School for Social Work,
Pages 119-146 | Published online: 14 Dec 2009

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  • Mrs. Parad is Assistant Professor, Smith College School for Social Work. This article is based on Libbie G. Parad, “Planned Short‐Term Treatment: A Study of 1656 Family Service and Child Guidance Cases,” unpublished doctoral dissertation, Columbia University School of Social Work, 1968, Chapter II, 8–46.

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