Comparing the effectiveness of art therapy on depression and locus of control of male and female inmates
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title={Comparing the effectiveness of art therapy on depression and locus of control of male and female inmates},
author={David E. Gussak},
journal={Arts in Psychotherapy},
year={2009},
volume={36},
pages={202-207}
}54 Citations
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