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Journal of Social Work Practice
Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Health, Welfare and the Community
Volume 26, 2012 - Issue 2
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An exploration of the use of power in social work supervisory relationships in Hong Kong

Pages 151-162 | Published online: 06 Dec 2010

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