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Journal of Social Work Practice
Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Health, Welfare and the Community
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Research Article

The role of intuition in social work practice: differing understandings and attitudes

Pages 245-258 | Received 13 Nov 2023, Accepted 24 May 2024, Published online: 12 Jun 2024

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