A review of acceptance and commitment therapy with anxiety disorders

International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 359-372

  Sharp, Katie ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS   (United States)

Author keywords

Acceptance and commitment therapy; Anxiety disorders

Indexed keywords

EID: 84867656272     PISSN: 15777057     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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