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Sperry, L., Hoffman, L., Cox, R.H., Cox, B.E. (2007). Spirituality in Achieving Physical and Psychological Health and Well-Being: Theory, Research and Low Cost Interventions*. In: L’Abate, L. (eds) Low-Cost Approaches to Promote Physical and Mental Health. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-36899-X_22

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