Effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral therapy for general symptomatology: A meta-analysis

Journal for Specialists in Group Work

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 92-115

  Petrocelli, John V ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 85008823559     PISSN: 01933922     EISSN: 15496295     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0193392202027001008     Document Type: Article

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