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Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy
Innovations in Clinical and Educational Interventions
Volume 2, 2003 - Issue 1
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Tales of a Therapist

Unexpected Self-Disclosure in Couple Therapy

Pages 43-60 | Received 08 Dec 2000, Accepted 22 Feb 2001, Published online: 03 Oct 2008

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