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Original Article

The Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: integrating strategies to guide interventions for chronic illness

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Pages 490-503 | Received 08 Sep 2017, Accepted 04 Feb 2018, Published online: 15 Feb 2018

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