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Psychotherapist trainees’ professional self-doubt and negative personal reaction: Changes during cognitive behavioral therapy and association with patient progress

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Pages 123-138 | Received 20 Oct 2016, Accepted 30 Mar 2017, Published online: 26 Apr 2017

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