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Self-disclosure and outcome in short-term group psychotherapy

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The authors want to express their gratitude to Dr. R. Coleman, Dr. C. Gantman, R. Gallagher, and M. Pauer and to the nurses of Friends Hospital for participating in the ratings, also to Dr. Robert Dies for his helpful suggestions.

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Coché, E., Polikoff, B. Self-disclosure and outcome in short-term group psychotherapy. Group 3, 35–47 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01547028

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