Art Therapy Helps Children in Nepal Cope After Earthquake
As Nepalese struggle to recover from the devastation of last week's 7.9-magnitude earthquake, art therapy is helping children cope with the traumatic experience.
As Nepalese struggle to recover from the devastation of last week's 7.9-magnitude earthquake, art therapy is helping children cope with the traumatic experience.
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