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A Day on Healing Trauma

  • Online Video Conference
  • 29/08/2021
A full day of talks exploring mind, body and spiritual approaches to healing from trauma.
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Deb Dana - The Weekend University

Polyvagal Theory & Befriending the Nervous System After Trauma

Linda Curran - The Weekend University

Healing Trauma with EMDR Therapy

Steve Taylor - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Spirituality & Post Traumatic Growth

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We’ve been organising our flagship monthly psychology conferences since December 2017.

If you’re only discovering The Weekend University now, you can find out more about our previous events in the links below.

Many of the older talks are now available via our YouTube Channel and Podcast (on iTunes, Stitcher & Spotify), while new lectures can be accessed with a TWU Membership.

A Day on Self Transcendence

  • Online Conference
  • 25/07/2021
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Mark-Solms

Consciousness and the Mind Body Connection

Professor Mark Solms
Professor David Sloan Wilson - The Weekend University

Conscious Evolution & Society as an Organism

Professor David Sloan Wilson
Annahita-Nezami

The Overview Effect, Virtual Reality & Mental Health

Dr Annahita Nezami & Frank White
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META-Psychotherapy

  • Online Conference
  • 27/06/2021
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Stefan Hofmann - The Weekend University

An Introduction to Process-Based Therapy

Professor Stefan Hofmann
Dennis Tirch - The Weekend University

Compassion-Focused Therapy & Psychological Flexibility

Dr Dennis Tirch, PhD
Professor Jeremy Holmes

Attachment, Neurobiology and the New Science of Psychotherapy

Professor Jeremy Holmes
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A Day On Neurodiversity

  • Online Conference
  • 30/05/2021
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Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person

Alane Freund

Neurodiversity & Optimal Learning

Dr Devon MacEachron

Neurodiversity & Psychotherapy

Allison Haynes
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Science & Spirituality

  • Online Conference
  • 25/04/2021
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The New Science of Interconnectedness

Professor Tom Oliver
Dr Sara Lazar - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation

Dr Sara Lazar

Neuroscience, Spiritual Experiences & Self Transformation

Dr Andrew Newberg
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Scientific Behaviour Change

  • Online Video Conference
  • 28/03/2021
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Dr Anthony Biglan - The Weekend University

Nurturance, Psychological Flexibility & Behaviour Change

Dr Anthony Biglan, PhD
Professor David Sloan Wilson - The Weekend University

Using Evolutionary Science to Change Behaviour

Professor David Sloan Wilson
Henry Whitfield - The Weekend University

Psychedelics, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Behaviour Change

Henry Whitfield
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A Day on Optimal Wellbeing

  • Online Conference
  • 28/02/2021
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Dr Patricia Gerbarg & Dr Richard Brown - The Weekend University

The Healing Power of the Breath

Dr Patricia Gerbarg & Dr Richard Brown
Professor Vincent Walsh - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Optimal Sleep

Professor Vincent Walsh
Professor Shane O’Mara - Theweekend University

Walking: The Superpower of Wellbeing

Professor Shane O’Mara
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Covid & Collective Trauma

  • Online Video Conference
  • 31/01/2021
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Dr-Sousan-Abadian-The-Weekend-University

Ensuring Post Traumatic Growth Post Pandemic

Dr Sousan Abadian
Dr Joel Vos - The Weekend University

The Science of Building Resilience for COVID-19

Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Thomas Hübl - The Weekend University

Healing Collective Trauma

Thomas Hübl
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A Day on the Third Wave

  • Online Video Conference
  • 20/12/2020
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Chris Irons

An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy

Dr Chris Irons, PhD
Professor Michaela Swales, PhD

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Professor Michaela Swales, PhD
Dr Cinzia Pezzolesi - The Weekend University

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy: An Introduction

Dr Cinzia Pezzolesi
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A Day on Diversity

  • Online Video Conference
  • 29/11/2020
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Irshad-Manji - The Weekend University

Diversity without Labels – The Psychology of Shaming and How We Can Do Better

Professor Irshad Manji

The Science of Diversity and Unconscious Bias

Dr Mona Sue Weissmark, Marcelle Giovannetti, and Brian Chin
Dr Dwight Turner - The Weekend University

Diversity, Intersectionality & Psychotherapy

Dr Dwight Turner, PhD
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A Day on The Mind-Body Connection

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 9BD
  • 25/10/2020
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Professor Nicholas Humphrey

The Psychology of Placebos

Professor Nicholas Humphrey
Dr-Nessa-Carey-The-Weekend-University

Epigenetics: An Introduction

Dr Nessa Carey
Marian Dunlea - The Weekend University

Bodydreaming & Healing Developmental Trauma

Marian Dunlea
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A Day on Psychology & Technology

  • Online Conference
  • 27/09/2020
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Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Digital Distractions

Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina, PhD
Richard Seymour - The Weekend University

The Social Media Addiction Machine

Richard Seymour
The Psychodynamics of Social Networking

The Psychodynamics of Social Networking

Dr Aaron Balick, PhD
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A Day on Trauma

  • Online Conference
  • 30/08/2020
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Richard Schwartz

Internal Family Systems & Trauma

Dr Richard Schwartz, PhD
Deb Dana

Polyvagal Theory and Trauma

Deb Dana
Giselle Genillard

Somatic Experiencing & Trauma

Giselle Genillard
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A Day on Psychology & Culture

  • Online Conference
  • 26/07/2020
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Kate and Richard - The Weekend University

Culture and Mental Health

Prof Kate Pickett & Prof Richard Wilkinson
Dr Iain McGilchrist

The Brain & Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship

Dr Iain McGilchrist
Bill von Hippel - The Weekend University

The Evolutionary Origins of Human Culture

Professor Bill von Hippel
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A Day on Psychology & Nature

  • Online video conference
  • 28/06/2020
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Dr David Luke - The Weekend University

The Science of Psychedelics & Nature Connectedness

Dr David Luke, PhD
Professor Geoff Beattie - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Climate Change

Professor Geoffrey Beattie, PhD
Shirley Gleeson - The Weekend University

Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy: An Introduction

Shirley Gleeson
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A Day on Self Actualisation

  • Online video conference
  • 31/05/2020
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Fiona-Buckland

How to Change Your Life

Fiona Buckland
Juliet-Adams

The Science of Intention

Juliet Adams
Sasha-Smith- The Weekend University

Nietzsche and Becoming Who You Are

Sasha van Deurzen-Smith
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A Day on Resilience

  • Online video conference
  • 26/04/2020
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Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University

Using CBT and Stoic Philosophy to Overcome Adversity

Jules Evans
Emmy-van-Deurzen

Existential Approaches to Crisis

Professor Emmy van Deurzen
Shamash-Alidina

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Shamash Alidina
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A Day on Consciousness

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 23/02/2020
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Professor Anil Seth

Neuroscience, Perception and Hallucination

Professor Anil Seth
Dr Rupert Sheldrake

A Conscious Universe?

Dr Rupert Sheldrake
Dr Iain McGilchrist

Matter and Consciousness

Dr Iain McGilchrist
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A Day on Behaviour Change

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 26/01/2020
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Sophie Sabbage

How to Make Changes that Last

Sophie Sabbage
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

Neuroplasticity and Behaviour Change – Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD

Dr Gabija Toleikyte
Rory Sutherland

Placebos and Behaviour Change

Rory Sutherland
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A Day on Psychotherapy #2

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 01/12/2019
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Sissy Lykou - The Weekend University

Dance Movement Psychotherapy

Sissy Lykou
Professor Mick Cooper

Pluralistic Therapy

Professor Mick Cooper
Professor Windy Dryden

Single Session Therapy

Professor Windy Dryden
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A Day on Psychotherapy #1

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 27/10/2019
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Janet Tolan

Carl Rogers and Person Centred Therapy

Janet Tolan
Manu Bazzano

Nietzsche & Psychotherapy

Manu Bazzano
Professor Jeremy Holmes

John Bowlby, Attachment Theory and Psychotherapy

Professor Jeremy Holmes
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A Day on Potential

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 29/09/2019
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Richard-Wiseman-The-Weekend-Universit

The Apollo Mindset

Professor Richard Wiseman
Vanessa King

Positive Psychology & Human Potential

Vanessa King
Martin-Adams-The-Weekend-University

Existential Approaches to Human Development

Martin Adams
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A Day on the Self

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 25/08/2019
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The Evolution of the Self

Will Storr
Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University

Aldous Huxley & Self Transcendence

Jules Evans
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD

Carl Jung & Individuation

Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
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A Day on High Performance

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 28/07/2019
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Raj-Persaud-The-Weekend-University

The Psychology of Motivation

Dr Raj Persaud
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

The Neuroscience of Productivity

Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD
Professor Vincent Walsh, PhD

The Neuroscience of High Performance

Vincent Walsh
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A Day on Neuroscience

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 30/06/2019
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Professor Oliver Turnbull, PhD

The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy

Professor Oliver Turnbull, PhD
Dr Tamara Russell, PhD

The Neuroscience of Near Death Experiences

Dr Tamara Russell, PhD
Professor Sophie Scott, PhD

The Neuroscience of Laughter

Professor Sophie Scott, PhD
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A Day on Meaning

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 29/07/2018
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Gary-Lachman

Jung’s Search for Meaning

Gary Lachman
Professor Mick Cooper

Existential Approaches to Therapy

Professor Mick Cooper
Dr Joel Vos, PhD

The Science of a Meaningful Life

Dr Joel Vos
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A Day on Neuroscience

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 29/04/2018
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The Neuroscience of Consciousness

Prof. Anil Seth, University of Sussex
Dr. Michelle Ellefson

The Neuroscience of Learning

Dr Michelle Ellefson, University of Cambridge

Neuroscience and Creativity

Prof. Vincent Walsh, UCL
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A Day on the Self

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 25/03/2018
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Professor Bruce Hood

The Self Illusion: Why There is no ‘You’ Inside Your Head

Professor Bruce Hood
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD

C.G Jung & His Approach to the Psyche

Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Jules Evans

The Science of Spiritual Experiences

Jules Evans
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A Day on Wellbeing

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 27/05/2018
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Johann Hari

Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

Johann Hari
Professor Paul Gilbert OBE

Developing Self Compassion

Professor Paul Gilbert OBE

Improving Emotional Health

Ivan Tyrrell
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A Day on Potential

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 24/06/2018
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Free Will & Human Potential

Julian Baggini
Oliver-Robinson-The-Weekend-University

Crisis & The Release of Human Potential

Dr Oliver Robinson
Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD

The Science of Personality Change

Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD
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A Day on Emotional Intelligence

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 26/05/2019
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Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence

Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD
Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, PhD

The History of Human Emotions

Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, PhD
Professor Emmy van Deurzen, PhD

The Existential Meaning of Emotions

Professor Emmy van Deurzen, PhD
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A Day on Wellbeing

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 28/04/2019
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Dr Lucy Johnstone - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Trauma

Dr Lucy Johnstone, PhD
Dr Joel Vos - The Weekend University 2019

Meaning and Mental Health

Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Dr James Davies - The Weekend University

Psychiatry & Big Pharma: Exposed

Dr James Davies, PhD
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A Day on Sleep & Dreams

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 31/03/2019
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Charlie Morley - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Lucid Dreaming

Charlie Morley
Russell Foster - The Weekend University

Clocks, Sleep and Mental Illness: Time to think again

Professor Russell Foster, CBE
Marcus West - The Weekend University

Jungian Dream Interpretation

Marcus West
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A Day on Behaviour Change

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 24/02/2019
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Positive Psychology, Existentialism & Behaviour Change

Yannick Jacob

The Psychology of Changing Habits

Shahroo Izadi
Professor Mick Cooper

Psychotherapy, Goals & Behaviour Change

Professor Mick Cooper
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A Day on Depth Psychology

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 27/01/2019
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Dr Kevin Lu, PhD

Carl Jung & The Archetypes

Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Anthea Millar

Adler & Trauma

Anthea Millar
Dr Mark Vernon, PhD

Freud & The Unconscious

Dr Mark Vernon, PhD
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A Day on Psychotherapy

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 16/12/2018
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Dr Robin Carhart-Harriss, PhD

Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Dr Robin Carhart-Harriss, PhD
Dr Helen Odell-Miller OBE

Music Therapy: An Introduction

Dr Helen Odell-Miller OBE
Dr Joel Vos, PhD

Meaning Centred Psychotherapy

Dr Joel Vos, PhD
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A Day on Evolutionary Psychology

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 25/11/2018
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Professor Paul Gilbert OBE

Evolution & Compassion Focused Therapy

Professor Paul Gilbert OBE
Professor Volker Sommer

Against Nature? Homosexuality & Evolution

Professor Volker Sommer
Diana-Fleischman-The-Weekend-University

Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction

Dr Diana Fleischman, PhD
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Science & Spirituality #2

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 28/10/2018
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Dr Rupert Sheldrake, PhD

Science and Spiritual Practices

Dr Rupert Sheldrake, PhD
Dr-Steve-Taylor-The-Weekend-University

Spiritual Science: Why Science Needs Spirituality to Make Sense of the World

Dr Steve Taylor, PhD
Dr Tamara Russell, PhD

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

Dr Tamara Russell, PhD
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Science & Spirituality #1

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 30/09/2018
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Susan-Blackmore-The-Weekend-University

The Science of Out of Body Experiences

Susan Blackmore
Oliver-Robinson-The-Weekend-University

The Complex Harmonies of Science & Spirituality

Dr Oliver Robinson
Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University

Stoicism, Buddhism & Psychotherapy

Jules Evans
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Ancient Wisdom & Modern Psychology

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 26/08/2018
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Dr Mark Vernon, PhD

The Evolution of Consciousness

Dr Mark Vernon, PhD
Dr Josie Malinowski, PhD

The Psychology of Dreaming

Dr Josie Malinowski, PhD
Dr-Steven-Stanley

Mindfulness, Buddhism & Modern Psychology

Dr Steven Stanley, PhD
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