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Nov 2022
6m 22s

The Importance of Friendship

Headspace Studios
About this episode
Sam talks about the power of friendship, and how we can nurture those relationships for a fuller life.  Learn more about Dr. Anna Akbari here. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia ... Show More
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