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Apr 2023
59m 12s

The Secrets of Contented Couples

Naomi Rather, LCMHC and Deborah Curtis, LICSW founders of Seacoast EFT
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Deb & Nao welcome from the UK fellow therapist and author Anne Power to talk about her research on what the common factors are in contented couples. When the initial rush of falling in love subsides, how do we get to the lasting comfort of deep abiding love? Join us to find out.

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