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title: Creating an Authentic Practice – The Ups and Downs of Building a Group Practice with Ous Badwan
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# [Creating an Authentic Practice – The Ups and Downs of Building a Group Practice with Ous Badwan](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/creating-an-authentic-practice-the-ups-and-downs-of-building-a-group-practice-with-ous-badwan/)

 Written by [Mike Shook](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/author/mike-shook) | Oct 8, 2020 12:33:00 PM

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