Transpersonal psychology, physical health, and mental health: Theory, research, and practice

Humanistic Psychologist

Volumn 31, Issue 2-3, 2003, Pages 159-181

  Elmer, Lori D ^a   MacDonald, Douglas A ^a   Friedman, Harris L ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY   (United States)

^b SAYBROOK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 78549275931     PISSN: 08873267     EISSN: 15473333     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08873267.2003.9986929     Document Type: Article

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