A new technique for the treatment of guilt.

A behavioural technique is described suitable for the treatment of patients with high levels of guilt who attempt to relieve their depression by risk-taking activities which reflect their individual wishes and fears, or who suffer anxiety due to unacceptable past behaviour. It is recommended as an a...

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Main Authors: Friedman, D, Grossman, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1977
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