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Jan 2023
6m 55s

Laughter is Medicine

Headspace Studios
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Today, Kessonga shares how we can embrace humor every day, and the real impact it can have on our mood. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private prac ... Show More
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