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Research Article

Piloting the feasibility of delivering Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy online to military veterans and partners

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Pages 679-686 | Received 22 Sep 2021, Accepted 15 Mar 2022, Published online: 01 Apr 2022

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