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Original Articles

Utilizing Religious Resources in the Treatment of Dissociative Trauma Symptoms

Rationale, Current Status, and Future Directions

Pages 69-89 | Received 13 Jul 1999, Accepted 23 Sep 1999, Published online: 20 Oct 2008

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