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May 2023
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"What Can Cause DISSOCIATION?" | AKA ep....

Kati Morton, LMFT
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This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks us through the various causes of dissociation, and child on child sexual abuse. She also explains what natural curiosity is versus something caused by abuse. Next, Kati discusses why we can struggle to see how bad our depression or anxiety has gotten, and why that can impede us getting the help we need. She also ... Show More
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