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Journal of Poetry Therapy
The Interdisciplinary Journal of Practice, Theory, Research and Education
Volume 25, 2012 - Issue 4
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Found poetry – Finding home: A qualitative study of homeless immigrant women

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Pages 205-217 | Published online: 02 Nov 2012

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