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Abstract This article demonstrates: 1. How to track changes during psychotherapy using a wide variety of measures drawn from the fields of positive, cognitive and spiritual psychology and well-being. This assessment approach was first discussed over 20 years ago. (Friedman, 1982a: Friedman, 1982b) 2. How substantial and often dramatic changes in these measures can be

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