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Assessment and Intervention

Exploring the Use of Neurofeedback Therapy in Mitigating Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

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Pages 764-783 | Received 30 Aug 2018, Accepted 21 Mar 2019, Published online: 19 Apr 2019

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