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Sabra, Z. E. I., & Daigham, A. I. (2020). Therapeutic Competencies in Reducing Emotional and Social Distress after
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training Program. International Journal of Science Annals, 3(1), 55–56.
doi:10.26697/ijsa.2020.1.7

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