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Sep 2023
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The One About Family Addiction

Naomi Rather, LCMHC and Deborah Curtis, LICSW founders of Seacoast EFT
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When a loved one struggles with addiction, family members become involved. But attempts to fix, manage or control leave everyone hurting. Join us for a riveting conversation with Family Addiction Specialist Margaret Swift Thompson as she offers guidance for navigating these difficult waters.

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