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Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy
Innovations in Clinical and Educational Interventions
Volume 4, 2005 - Issue 1
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Original Articles

Therapeutic Experiences of Lesbian Couples

An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis

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Pages 23-49 | Received 10 Jul 2003, Accepted 03 Oct 2003, Published online: 03 Oct 2008

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