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Apr 2024
1h 10m

Recovering from a Challenging Childhood:...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
About this episode
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore a huge topic: what can we do to recover from a difficult childhood as an adult? Rick introduces a three step process that can help us reclaim our past, identify the key needs we have these days, and internalize related positive experiences. They discuss related tools from psychology like releasing repressed emotions, claiming age ... Show More
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