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Research Article

A qualitative inquiry into the acceptability of schema therapy in Hong Kong and Singapore: implications for cultural responsiveness in the practice of schema therapy

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Pages 341-350 | Received 10 Sep 2021, Accepted 03 Mar 2022, Published online: 11 Apr 2022

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