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Society · Holidays
Why do therapy consultations increase around Christmas?
Around the holiday season, as a psychologist, you can observe a natural upward trend in the number of consultations. But why?
Let me take you with me into the intimacy of the consulting room to explore the mysterious reasons that drive people to reach out to their therapist more during this period — often a time of family reunions.
The exploration continues in the episode — in French — below.
How to cite this article
Besse, J. (2022, December 25). Why do therapy consultations increase around Christmas?. Complexe Systémique. https://app.complexe-systemique.com/en_GB/articles/why-do-therapy-consultations-increase-around-christmas
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