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Mar 4
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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 138 - Polyv...

Jeremy Schumacher
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This week Jeremy tackles the ongoing drama in the world of Polyvagal Theory in the therapy room and online. Jeremy explains why some theories have better scientific data than others, and why therapy as a whole needs to do a better job of holding onto scientific rigour to not lose our professional credibility. Of course, we add the nuance that science cannot ... Show More
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