Transdiagnostic cognitive–behavioral group therapy for anxiety: Outcome and process

International Journal of Cognitive Therapy

Volumn 1, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 266-279

  Norton, Peter J ^a   Hayes, Sarah A ^b   Springer, Justin R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON   (United States)

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EID: 60349124668     PISSN: 19371209     EISSN: 19371217     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/ijct.2008.1.3.266     Document Type: Article

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