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Feb 2024
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Build Strong Relationships and Heal in C...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Our relationships are some of the most important parts of our life, and our happiness is often directly correlated to the strength of those relationships. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford joins the podcast to explore how we can apply lessons from group therapy to build stronger friendships. Forrest and Dr. Joy focus on how we can build the trust necessary for vulnera ... Show More
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