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May 2023
5m 44s

The Bystander Effect

Headspace Studios
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It can be hard to know what to say when a friend loses a loved one or is going through depression. Today, Sam has some tips for offering support to those in need. 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 psych ... Show More
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