The Pursuit of Wholeness: Perspectives on God, Self, and Mental Health
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March 30, 2021
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Perspectives on mental health and existing as a whole person from Dr. David Carreon of Stanford and Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan of the University of Montana. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you!
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