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This Emotional Life  Sorting out the good from the bad

Dr. John Norcross on the dangers of self-help Details

 

Program: This Emotional Life

Episode: Sorting out the good from the bad

Dr. John Norcross, an expert on psychotherapy and self-help, explains the problems of using unvetted self-help materials. He discusses the findings of his eight-year study of self-help materials as well as what works and what doesn't.

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Duration: (3:34)
Premiere Date: 09/25/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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