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Aug 2023
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1860: Invalidating Feelings? Try a Stres...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Dr. Kathy McMahon talks about stress-reducing conversations

Episode 1860: Invalidating Feelings? Try a Stress-Reducing Conversation! by Dr. Kathy McMahon of Couples Therapy Inc on Having Better Conversations

Dr. Kathy McMahon is a clinical psychologist and therapist. She is also the founder and president of Couples Therapy Inc. Dr. K feels passionate about couples therapy and holds a deep respect towards those who invest in making their relationship better. She is currently conducting online and in person private couples retreats. 

Her team of over 25 clinicians at Couples Therapy Inc. have over 600 years of combined expertise helping couples. Five are former Program Directors of Graduate Schools, or have taught at a graduate level, and all have advanced training in a science-based approach. They’re here to provide the very best online marriage counseling to couples in need across the globe. 

The original post is located here: https://www.couplestherapyinc.com/invalidating-feelings-try-a-stress-reducing-conversation/

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