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Art Therapy
Journal of the American Art Therapy Association
Volume 17, 2000 - Issue 3: Is art therapy a profession or an idea?
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The Effectiveness of Art Therapy: Does it Work?

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Pages 207-213 | Published online: 22 Apr 2011

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