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Original Articles

Using Relational-Cultural Theory to Conceptualize Couple Interventions in the Treatment of Sex Addiction

Pages 3-17 | Received 15 Jul 2007, Accepted 15 Aug 2007, Published online: 22 Sep 2008

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