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Journal of Poetry Therapy
The Interdisciplinary Journal of Practice, Theory, Research and Education
Volume 16, 2003 - Issue 1
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Poetry writing: A therapeutic means for a social work doctoral student in the process of study

Pages 5-17 | Received 06 Jul 2004, Published online: 07 Dec 2010

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