Sunday Balance | Happiness / Adversity
By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist
Sunday Balance | Happiness / Adversity. Life frequently involves the need to cope with adversity. Intentional engagement in, and appreciation of the positives in our lives make the negatives manageable.
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