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Events in recent years have heightened awareness of societal problems. Social unrest related to the loss of Black lives at … Continued
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Ethics Consult: Should I Write Letters on Behalf of Clients?
Dear Ethics Consult, I’ve been practicing psychotherapy for seven years now. In the past couple of years, I’ve gotten more … Continued
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