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Dec 2023
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"Do I have an underdeveloped sense of se...

Kati Morton, LMFT
About this episode
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton discusses what it means to have an underdeveloped sense of self, why we can stop crying when we are struggling with suicidal thoughts, and why certain diagnoses can can frequently co occur together. Kati also discusses TBI’s and other head injuries and the effects that can have on our mental health. She then talks abo ... Show More
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