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Detecting and Managing Emotional Labour

2019

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Many don't realize that they're suffering from emotional labour - and also are unaware that there is a way to deal with it. Parenting & Relationship Expert Dr. Karyn Gordon explains the condition and shares tips on how to manage these feelings.

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