Collaborative action research to develop the use of solution-focused approaches

International Journal of Phytoremediation

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 43-53

  Simm, Jo ^a   Ingram, Rachel ^a  

^a Cumbria County Psychological Service   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 59049108389     PISSN: 15226514     EISSN: 15497879     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02667360701841247     Document Type: Article

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