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Journal of Loss and Trauma
International Perspectives on Stress & Coping
Volume 15, 2010 - Issue 2
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Original Articles

Generational Trauma, Attachment, and Spiritual/Religious Interventions

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Pages 93-105 | Received 01 Mar 2009, Accepted 27 Mar 2009, Published online: 09 Mar 2010

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