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Feelings

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In this episode I unpack why therapists are known for asking "How does that make you feel?". Yes, feelings are super important in therapy. So why do people struggle to connect with or articulate their feelings? Listen to find out why people choose to numb their feelings and what we can do get better at working with our feelings.
9 Mar 2020 English Explicit South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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