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Survivingbreastcancer.org2 minBlogTherapy and Breast Cancer#FeatureFriday As we reach the end of May, which marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it feels as appropriate a time as any to discuss...
Survivingbreastcancer.org3 minBlogIs There Such A Thing As Toxic Positivity? The short answer is yes. What Is Toxic Positivity? The Psychology Group defines toxic positivity as “the excessive and ineffective...
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