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Sep 2021
54m 56s

Self-Help's BIGGEST Misconceptions: Ther...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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As mental health and the psychological sciences have gone increasingly mainstream, so too have some common misconceptions and misunderstandings. In the first of two episodes, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore some of the biggest misconceptions related to therapy, trauma, and what it means to be "resilient." Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You  ca ... Show More
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