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May 2023
6m 37s

The Road to Acceptance

Headspace Studios
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Acceptance allows us to see what we can and can't control. Today, Sam explains why this is so important and how to reach acceptance. 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 University ... Show More
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