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Original Articles

Helping Christian Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients Recover Religion as a Source of Strength: Developing a Model for Assessment and Integration of Religious Identity in Counseling

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Pages 47-74 | Published online: 09 Mar 2011

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APPENDIX Working With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons: Resources for the Helping Professions

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Religion and Spirituality

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