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A Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist
Tuesdays, 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Hosted by Elizabeth Barrett

The Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, leads a conversation about the state of our collective mental health and the ways in which our helping professions are either aiding or getting in the way of our cultural well-being. With so many social services, treatments and programs available—why are we all still struggling in so many ways?

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