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Why Don't We Talk About This?

Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW

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You already know that there are a bunch of things people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but we need to get them off our chest. During "Why Don’t We Talk About This?", licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Paula McMillan-Perez speaks with folks whose learned experiences and/or professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be!
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PRSSA Podcasts encompasses the multiple podcast offerings of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Both the ‘PR with the Pros‘ series and ‘Student Stories‘ series explore various aspects of the Society.
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