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Journal of Loss and Trauma
International Perspectives on Stress & Coping
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Accommodating Bereaved Parents in the Workplace: A Scoping Review

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Pages 348-363 | Received 19 Aug 2022, Accepted 02 Sep 2022, Published online: 20 Sep 2022

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