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Chipping away at the block of wood in my eye

CuratedThe Huffington Post  |  August 18, 2015

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Introductory word: Family Systems Theory calls for a focus upon one’s self, rather than upon another, when seeking to improve interpersonal dynamics. After all, one’s own part within a relationship is the only part one has the power to change. Following Family Systems Theory, the words below apply to the behavior of none other than the author.

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