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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Ahou Vaziri Line, PhD, LPC, RPT, CSC, CCPT-S, NCC is a Research Assistant professor at the University of North Texas and the co-founder of Thread Counseling Group in Dallas. Ahou’s research and clinical focus is related to involving parents in play therapy and supporting Middle Eastern children and families in practice. aline@threadcounseling.com


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