Show Notes
“I’m just unlucky.” Most mental health professionals have heard some version of that from clients, and it often works like a negative affirmation that shapes what a person believes is possible for them. It shows up for clinicians too, in the moments when a new client or an unfamiliar problem leaves you feeling like you should already have every answer. In this episode of Between Sessions with Berries, Kym sits down with Dr. Tina Seelig, Executive Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Director...
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