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Marisa chats with Karen Winn, author of THE SOCIETY, and therapist Kara Friedman to explore claustophobia. Together they unpack how fear of enclosed spaces can take hold in the body and mind, and how gradual exposure, paired with practical skills to calm the nervous system, can help people reclaim a sense of safety. Want more? Follow @TheCharactersToolkit on Instagram!
The Character's Toolkit is a bibliotherapy-based mental health podcast where novels and fictional characters are used to explore therapy concepts and coping skills.
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