Outcome studies on the efficacy of art therapy: A review of findings

Art Therapy

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 108-118

  Slayton, Sarah C ^a   D'Archer, Jeanne ^a   Kaplan, Frances ^a  

^a Department of Marylhurst University ^*  (United States)

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EID: 79960019069     PISSN: 07421656     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07421656.2010.10129660     Document Type: Review

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