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Mar 2024
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How Can Movement Help Heal Trauma and An...

Russell Kennedy
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Welcome to another episode of the Anxiety RX podcast! Today, I'm joined by Erica Hornthal, a dance movement psychotherapist, author of Body Aware and the creator of the Movement Therapy Deck. In our conversation, Erica explores the important connection between movement and mental health. She shares insights into how even the smallest movements can help us br ... Show More
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