127. Enlightenment is Not a Treatment Goal (with Dr. Jim Jobin)

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Jan 2, 202301:23:16Health

Many clients want a spiritual component to their therapy, but what happens when a therapist acts more like a theologian than a mental health professional? Today's guest Kelsey describes her experience of having spiritual...

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