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Apr 2025
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The Sneaky Mental Rule that Lets Your Em...

Therapy in a Nutshell -Emma McAdam
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You can influence your feelings by how you think, how you act, and the choices you make. But if you have a rule that “you have to control your emotions” it doesn’t leave you with many options other than avoidance. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership So many of us have picked up me ... Show More
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