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Sep 2024
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362: Behind the Sessions: The Guilt of W...

Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
About this episode
There are many different reasons that bring people into therapy. I often find myself angered by how societal impacts and pressures continue to haunt new moms to the point of making them feel bad about themselves. They can feel stuck and wonder if their feelings are normal or okay. One of the top things that bothers me is when moms feel guilty for wanting tim ... Show More
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