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    Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family (Part 1 of 2)

    Mar 19 2018
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    Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family (Part 1 of 2)

    Date: Mar 19, 2018

    Guests: Mike Bechtle

    Dr. Mike Bechtle offers insights on common barriers to communication within the family and how those obstacles can be removed in a discussion based on his book Dealing With the Elephant in the Room: Moving From Tough Conversations to Healthy Communication. (Part 1 of 2)

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