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May 2021
1h 17m

120- Couples Therapy (ft. Dr. Orna Gural...

Alex Cooper
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This week, Father Cooper is joined by clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and star of the hit docu-series Couples’ Therapy… Dr. Orna Guralnik. This episode is sure to be both interesting and insightful whether you have never attended therapy in your life or you are years deep. The duo breaks it down beginning with the basics (aka do I bring a PowerPoint pre ... Show More
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