Faith and its application to the practice of social work

Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 182-199

  Wagenfeld Heintz, Ellen ^a  

^a Baker College Online   (United States)

Author keywords

Elderly; Mental health; Religion and spirituality; Social work

Indexed keywords

EID: 70849128217     PISSN: 15528030     EISSN: 15528049     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15528030902803889     Document Type: Article

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