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Original Article

Weaving Wayapa and cognitive behaviour therapy: applying research topic yarning to explore a cultural interface between Western and Indigenous psychology practice in Australia

Melissa O’Sheaa School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Anna Klasa School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6590-5164View further author information
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Tracy Hardyb Wayapa Wuurrk, AustraliaView further author information
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Jem Stoneb Wayapa Wuurrk, AustraliaView further author information
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Thaedra Frangosb Wayapa Wuurrk, AustraliaView further author information
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Teya Jacobsa School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, AustraliaView further author information
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Fiona Mitchellc School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and Deakin Rural Health, Deakin University, Geelong, AustraliaView further author information
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James Charlesd First Peoples Health Unit, Griffith University institution, Gold Coast, AustraliaView further author information
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Sara Jonesb Wayapa Wuurrk, AustraliaView further author information
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Jamie Thomasb Wayapa Wuurrk, AustraliaView further author information
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Kelleigh Ryane The Seedling Group, Ashgrove, Queensland, AustraliaView further author information
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Pages 228-244 | Received 07 Sep 2023, Accepted 18 Feb 2024, Published online: 08 Apr 2024

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