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Jul 2023
1h 6m

Dealing with Criticism, Anxiety, and Dys...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Forrest and Dr. Rick open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. They explore how we can thoughtfully take the input of other people, identify and meet our needs, deal with anxiety and the fear of failure, and approach a conversation about drug use with teenagers. You’ll also learn strategies for reducing nighttime sleep anxiety, creating health ... Show More
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