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“psychological growth is the great gift and inexorable fact of human life.”

Quote by Jean Baker Miller

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Jean Baker Miller

Jean Baker Miller was an American psychiatrist renowned for her research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and her contributions to the field of psychotherapy. Her work has had a profound impact on understanding trauma and psychological recovery. more

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