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Jan 11
57m 20s

Borderlines Building Community

Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
About this episode
What is community? A community is a group of people who are connected by shared characteristics—such as location, interests, values, identity, or experiences—and who interact with one another, often providing mutual support, belonging, and a sense of connection or responsibility to the group. There's nothing more important, especially in the world right now, ... Show More
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