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Christensen A, Atkins DC, Berns S, et al. Traditional versus integrative behavioral couple therapy for significantly and chronically distressed married couples. J Consult Clin Psychol 2004; 72: 176–91.ChristensenAAtkinsDCBernsSet alTraditional versus integrative behavioral couple therapy for significantly and chronically distressed married couples.J Consult Clin Psychol200472176-91 Q How does Integrative Behavioural Couple Therapy (IBCT) compare with Traditional Behavioural Couple Therapy (TBCT) for significantly and chronically distressed married couples?

For correspondence: Andrew Christensen, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA; [email protected]

Sources of funding: the National Institute of Mental Health.

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