Assumptive worldviews and problematic reactions to bereavement

Journal of Loss and Trauma

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 181-195

  Currier, Joseph M ^a   Holland, Jason M ^b   Neimeyer, Robert A ^a  

^a University of Memphis   (United States)

^b VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM   (United States)

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EID: 70449354723     PISSN: 15325024     EISSN: 15325032     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15325020802537153     Document Type: Article

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