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Foundational Discussions in Christian Psychology

tive or of Christian behaviors (e.g., contem- of the effects of spiritually focused meditation for peop-
plation, prayer, recitation of scripture, etc.) for le with metastatic melanoma. Mental Health, Religion &
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