By Lori Gottlieb — 2020
Virtual sessions offer the intimacy and comedy of seeing patients and therapists in their personal environments.
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CLEAR ALL
Science is a very valuable part of humanity. However, it hasn’t yet explained it all. Stepping fully into a meaningful life requires a shift in the way we show up for ourselves and others. Building the science of spirituality into a practice takes intention and effort.
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