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Sep 2024
8m 47s

The dangers of "all-or-nothing thinking"

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The impact of all or nothing thinking and some alternative approaches to ease the symptoms.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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