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Oct 2022
28m 40s

Mistaken Assumptions to Re-Examine for R...

SUE MARRIOTT LCSW, CGP & ANN KELLEY PHD
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Assumptions block our view of seeing the whole perspective and equip us with a bias that can make our relationships difficult to navigate. Not asking people personal questions or receiving feedback might be underlined unexamined bias. Whether your "moral compass" may get in the way, your assumptions form from cultural influence, or you even feel avoidant of ... Show More
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