Dealing with a narcissistic client as a live-in carer can be emotionally taxing but also rewarding when approached with the right strategies. ..
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Date created: 29/12/2020
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Date created: 04/12/2020
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Date created: 04/12/2020
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Date created: 04/12/2020
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Date created: 03/11/2020
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