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Exploring the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy and role-playing games as an intervention for adults with social anxiety

Matthew Varrettea The Bodhana GroupCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jack Berkenstocka The Bodhana GroupView further author information
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Adams Greenwood-Ericksenb Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyView further author information
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Anthony Ortegab Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyView further author information
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Faith Michaelsb Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyView further author information
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Veronica Pietrobonb Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyView further author information
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Marc Schodorfb Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyView further author information
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Pages 140-156 | Received 03 May 2022, Accepted 07 Nov 2022, Published online: 18 Nov 2022

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