Monnica Williams
@drmonnica.bsky.social
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Microaggressions: A Cause for Global Concern There is a tendency to treat microaggressions as social awkwardness — clumsy but well-meaning, more embarrassing than harmful. The research tells a different story. Read more at:
medium.com/@mtw_79092/m...
#MentalHealth
#Research
#Psychology
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Microaggressions: A Cause for Global Concern
One heartbreaking story from Japan shows why everyday racism is more than just a minor offense.
https://medium.com/@mtw_79092/microaggressions-a-cause-for-global-concern-f8034f04f42d
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I am pleased to lead this webinar tomorrow with the Society of Clinical Psychology. The event takes place via Zoom, Thursday May 14th 2026, from 12PM to 1PM EDT. You can register at the link below:
societyofclinicalpsychology.org/register/liv...
#MentalHealth
#ClinicalPsychology
#RacialTrauma
8 days ago
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What if therapy leaves a biological trace? As research continues to evolve, the future of mental health care may depend less on separating biology from psychology, and more on understanding how deeply interconnected they truly are. Read more here:
medium.com/@mtw_79092/w...
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Our Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) Training is designed for therapists who want to move beyond technique and into powerful change. FAP is an evidence-based approach that views the therapeutic relationship itself as a powerful tool for healing.
bewellct.com/services/fun...
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22 days ago
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I am pleased to share that I will be presenting at The Bay Area’s Annual Spring Conference on Plant Medicines & Psychedelic Science, hosted by Chacruna! My talk, Retreat from Racism, introduces a novel approach to addressing the emotional impact of racism through psychedelic-assisted therapy.
about 1 month ago
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Psychedelic Lived Experiences
about 1 month ago
Why Lived Experience Matters in Psychedelic Professional Training Meet Monnica Williams, PhD,
@drmonnica.bsky.social
clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa.
#PsychedelicTherapy
#PsychedelicResearch
#TherapistTraining
#Psychedelics
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Improving clinical psychology training requires more than good intentions: It demands systemic change. I had the pleasure of being interviewed in a recent feature from the Canadian Psychological Association, and enjoyed speaking about my experience. Read more here:
cpa.ca/series-1-dr-...
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Submissions are now open for a special issue on Oppression-Based and Cultural Trauma in Discover Mental Health until the end of June. This is an important opportunity to contribute to advancing research and clinical understanding in this area. Submission info:
link.springer.com/collections/...
about 2 months ago
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We would like to humbly invite you to support the work of our lab through the Mental Health Disparities initiative. Our research addresses inequities in mental health care by improving access, quality, and empirical solutions for underserved communities:
www.mentalhealthdisparities.org/donate.php
about 2 months ago
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I am so excited to share an upcoming Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Training Retreat taking place August 20–23, 2026 at West Rock Wellness in New Haven, Connecticut! Learn more here:
training.bewellct.com
#KetamineTherapy
#KAPTraining
#ClinicalTraining
#TherapistEducation
#MentalHealthProfessionals
about 2 months ago
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I am honored to share that our article, “Twelve misconceptions about microaggressions and how they can appear in clinical practice,” has been officially published as Open Access in The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist! Read more here:
doi.org/10.1017/S175...
about 2 months ago
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Day #1 of Treating Racial Trauma & Anti-Racism training is complete! I’m feeling deeply grateful for the opportunity to create space for meaningful conversations. Looking forward to more reflection, skill-building, and to continue this impactful work!
#TreatingRacialTrauma
2 months ago
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Join Monnica T. Williams, PhD, ABPP for a live interactive training exploring the UnRESTS Protocol, a culturally informed approach to addressing race-based stress and trauma in therapy. Register here:
bewellct.com/services/treating-racial-trauma-training
2 months ago
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I am honored that our article was selected as an Editor’s Pick on ResearchGate! Our study highlights major barriers to mental health care in Canada, with Indigenous and Black Canadians facing greater challenges accessing support. Read more:
journals.plos.org/mentalhealth...
2 months ago
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This is the last chance to join me March 19–22, in Montego Bay, Jamaica for Treating Racial Trauma & Anti-Racism. This immersive, retreat-style training integrates evidence-based clinical education with intentional rest and restoration! Register Here:
ebtrainingsolutions.com/event/2026-0...
3 months ago
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We are excited to announce the launch of a French-language stream of its Master of Arts in Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies at the University of Ottawa, creating an academic space where cultural understanding and scientific research intersect. Learn more:
www.uottawa.ca/about-us/new...
3 months ago
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Our Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) Training helps therapists move beyond technique into powerful, in-the-moment change. This 8-week live Zoom training starts March 16, 2026 & offers 16 CEs through the CT Psychological Association. Registration link here:
bewellct.com/services/fun...
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Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Training - Level One - Behavioral Wellness Clinic
Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Training – Level One An experiential online training designed to help therapists develop greater awareness, courage, and therapeutic presence in their clinical work t...
https://bewellct.com/services/functional-analytic-psychotherapy-training-level-one/
3 months ago
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We are offering an MA program in Psychedelics & Consciousness Studies at the University of Ottawa! The program can be taken online and international applicants are welcome. We are excited to now offer the program in English and French!
@uottawa.ca
Link here:
catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/...
3 months ago
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When they said “welcome home,” I cried — and thought of my students still waiting to hear those words. In my latest article, I share how highly trained clinicians are stuck waiting for licensure and recognition, while families search for care:
medium.com/@mtw_79092/i...
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I Cried When They Said “Welcome Home.” My Students Are Still Waiting to Hear It.
A new citizen’s reckoning with the system blocking the mental health workers we desperately need.
https://medium.com/@mtw_79092/i-cried-when-they-said-welcome-home-my-students-are-still-waiting-to-hear-it-429b0680f7dd
3 months ago
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If you’ve been thinking about the Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy course, now’s the time to grab your spot. You can earn CE credits as well, and attend online or in person — whatever works for you. To register:
www.challiance.org/psychiatry-c...
3 months ago
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✨ Now Published! ✨ I’m excited to share that my article, Racial Microaggressions in Interracial Relationships, is now available through Current Opinion in Psychology. 🔗 Read & share here:
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
4 months ago
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I’ll be in sunny Jamaica March 19–22 leading a workshop on Treating Racial Trauma—a space for learning, healing, and community (with Caribbean sunshine 🌴). To register:
ebtrainingsolutions.com/event/2026-0...
(Winter Sale ends tomorrow: $150 off with code WINTER150.)
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4 months ago
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I’m excited to speak at an upcoming training on Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: Neglected Clinical Complexities. We'll discuss the clinical responsibilities and challenges of this work. I invite you to join us! 📅 Feb 26–27, 2026 📍 In person or online
www.challiance.org/psychiatry-c...
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Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy | CHA Psychiatry Continuing Education
This 4th annual conference on PAP will provide cutting-edge information on current issues relevant for clinicians who work with psychedelics, are interested in doing so, or have patients who are inter...
https://www.challiance.org/psychiatry-ce/all-ce-courses/psychedelic-assisted-psychotherapy
4 months ago
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This Thursday, Jan 22 at 12:30 PM EST, I’m hosting Part 2 of our webinar on implementing EDI in CPA-accredited psychology programs—focusing on curriculum, training standards, and much-needed implementation amid current policy shifts. 🔗 Register:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
4 months ago
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New research from our lab, “Canada nice (living in glass houses)” examines racial microaggressions in Canada vs. the U.S., challenging the myth that Canada is immune to everyday racism. Read more here:
psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...
@canadianpsychology.bsky.social
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Our 16-week virtual OCD Therapist Training starts Feb 4, 2026 (11–12 PM ET) and focuses on practical, evidence-based ERP skills, including exposure design, hierarchies, and complex presentations. Includes 13 CEs. Learn more and register:
bewellct.com/services/ocd...
4 months ago
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Join me March 19–22, 2026 in Montego Bay, Jamaica for Treating Racial Trauma & Anti-Racism—a retreat-style training that focuses on evidence-based clinical education. ✔️ 12 CEs ✔️ Counts toward Level 1 Certification
ebtrainingsolutions.com/event/2026-0...
4 months ago
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Tomorrow (Fri, Jan 9), I’m presenting Grand Rounds for the NYU Langone Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry on health equity, bias in clinical care, and systemic barriers. Join us! ⏰ 11:00–12:15 ET | 📍 Zoom | CME/CE available
nyulangone.zoom.us/j/9319732698...
4 months ago
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We’re continuing the conversation from our Nov 12 CPA webinar on equity in psychology training programs with Part 2: Implementing Anti-Racist Training into Psychology Curricula for the Accreditation Standard Jan 22, 2026 | 12:30 PM EST Register (free):
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
4 months ago
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Should we add human emotion to AI? Ilya Sutskever argues emotion isn’t a flaw—it’s central to human decision-making, with logic often following emotion. Some think emotional AI could be safer and smarter. Others worry it could be more unpredictable.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult...
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Should We Add Human Emotion to AI?
Emotions drive human decisions, but what happens when we give AI feelings? Can emotions be the key to safe and effective artificial intelligence?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culturally-speaking/202512/should-we-add-human-emotion-to-ai
5 months ago
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Just got back from Tokyo 🇯🇵 where I was part of the Sophia–ICU Joint International Symposium on the psychology of discrimination and social divisions. Grateful for the cross-cultural dialogue and global collaboration. Read more:
dept.sophia.ac.jp/is/igc/detai...
5 months ago
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Some parents are turning to microdosing to manage stress, but the evidence is limited and risks are often overlooked. I sat down with Today's Parent to further discuss. Check out the article here:
www.todaysparent.com/family/paren...
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Why Some Parents Are Microdosing - Today's Parent
As parenting stress reaches new heights, moms and dads are exploring microdosing psychedelics despite the legal and scientific unknowns.
https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/why-some-parents-are-microdosing/
5 months ago
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Don’t overlook the CPA’s proposed by-law changes. Behind the language is a shift that weakens transparency and sidelines BIPOC leadership in psychology. Psychologists vote No.
www.mentalhealthdisparities.org/cpa-proposal...
5 months ago
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Children deserve more than survival; they deserve belonging, dignity, and love. Racism can leave invisible scars, but building cultural pride at home and naming the pain aloud can help children heal. No child should struggle just to feel wanted.
americanmuslimtoday.com/details/91f9...
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Are We Overlooking the Silent Scars of Racism on Our Kids?
Behind confidence, smiles, and success, many children quietly carry wounds of exclusion and broken belonging
https://americanmuslimtoday.com/details/91f90af3-c5ac-45a6-abd5-0f445aea0b80
6 months ago
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I am excited to announce that my book, Managing Microaggressions, is now out in Japanese! 🇯🇵 In just one week, I’ll be traveling to Tokyo to discuss the book, share my research, and lead the Racial Harmony Workshop. I can't wait! ✈️
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6 months ago
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The psychologist workforce in Canada is shrinking while mental health care needs continues to rise. Fewer providers means longer waitlists, higher burnout, and people left without access to support. Read the full piece here:
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult...
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The Thinning Psychologist Workforce in Canada
A crisis of access demands we embrace faster, proven pathways to create the psychological practitioners Canadians desperately need.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culturally-speaking/202510/the-thinning-psychologist-workforce-in-canada
6 months ago
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I joined Dr. Linda McGhee to discuss why I developed the Unrest Questionnaire to help clinicians assess racial trauma, and how we can better identify OCD in diverse populations to ensure everyone gets the right care. Listen here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxw0...
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Analyzing Racial Trauma
YouTube video by The Multicultural Psychologist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxw0lLquhs0&list=PLb6DVx_8P2J20RSoyL9_6hdkg7QmEIbl6&index=6
6 months ago
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Many clinicians underestimate how often racial trauma shows up in practice. When we miss it, we risk misdiagnosis and harm. My on-demand course Treating Racial Trauma gives a clear framework, assessment guidance, evidence-based tools & 5 CMEs.
app.tpn.health/education/tr...
6 months ago
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What's in a name? Rethinking Who Can Be Called a Psychologist |
#PsychologyToday
psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult...
@CPBAOntario @uOttawa
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Rethinking Who Can Be Called a Psychologist
Many psychologists in Canada are in an uproar over expanding the title of "psychologist" to master's-level practitioners, but this is not a new thing.
https://psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culturally-speaking/202510/rethinking-who-can-be-called-a-psychologist
6 months ago
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Psychedelic therapy is being hailed as a mental health revolution — but some communities are still left out. Black & Brown communities still face major barriers. Read more:
sacobserver.com/2025/10/blac...
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Black therapists and clients navigate psychedelic-assisted therapy - The Sacramento Observer
Exploring the stigma and challenges of psychedelic-assisted therapy in Black communities, and the need for representation and cultural sensitivity.
https://sacobserver.com/2025/10/black-therapists-psychedelic-care/
6 months ago
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🌿I’m organizing a 9-day plant medicine retreat in Colombia, led by Dr. Joe Tafur together with my students from the University of Ottawa’s MA in Psychedelics program. 📅Feb 14-23 ✨A few spots remain for interested health professionals! Learn more here:
modernspirit.org/uottawa-colo...
6 months ago
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I’ll be joining the Black, Indigenous, and Racialized People Psychology Web (BIR) to discuss how recent CPA leadership actions could disempower sections. These decisions have consequences for racial justice in our field. Please join us Dec 3:
us02web.zoom.us/j/8784747102...
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I sat down with Sue & Ann on "Therapist Uncensored" for one of the most honest conversations I’ve had about white women, racial trauma, and what real allyship actually means. If you’ve ever wondered where to begin, this is the episode to start with.
therapistuncensored.com/episodes/rea...
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What is Real Allyship When it Comes to White Women and Racial Trauma with Dr. Monnica Williams (271)
Dr. Monnica Williams alongside Sue Marriott explore the deep psychological toll of racism, focusing on the concept of racial trauma and its cumulative impact on people of color. She highlights the importance of recognizing these experiences within therapeutic settings and the need for diversity in mental health research and practice. The discussion delves into the…
https://therapistuncensored.com/episodes/real-allyship-white-women-racial-trauma-monnica-williams/
6 months ago
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We’re hitting a ceiling with traditional PTSD treatment — especially for people of color. In my latest interview with CHUO 89.1 FM, I share the psychedelic research that’s finally breaking that cycle.
share.transistor.fm/s/5f3bda76
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Dr. Monnica Williams on psychedelics treating PTSD and racial trauma | Dissemination | Episode 3
Today, we’re joined by Dr. Monnica Williams, a trailblazer in the field of mental health and equity. She’s a clinical psychologist and Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Innovation and Equity at t...
https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f3bda76
6 months ago
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Both of our clinics have a new online presence: websites, social accounts, but the same gold-standard mental health care. If you're interested in accessible, evidence-based treatment -- come visit us!
www.bewellct.com
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Behavioral Wellness Clinic - Specialized Mental Health Care
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for OCD, trauma, depression, and complex mental health challenges.
http://www.bewellct.com
6 months ago
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OCD is often misdiagnosed or mis-treated, but let’s change that. Join our 12-week online OCD Therapist Training (Behavioral Wellness Clinic), starting Feb 4, 2026. Gain real clinical skills in: • ERP • Y-BOCS-2 assessment • Exposure hierarchies & more
bewellpsych.ca/services/ocd...
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OCD Therapist Training - Behavioural Wellness Clinic
OCD Therapist Training Comprehensive Training in the Assessment & Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Speak To an Expert Book a Consultation Next Session Starts February 4, 2026 Begins February...
https://bewellpsych.ca/services/ocd-therapist-training/
6 months ago
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Ever walk into a room and feel like you’re not meant to be there? Sometimes the environment sends the message. You’ll never unsee this once you learn it. ↓
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult...
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When Racism Is Hidden in Plain Sight
When you don’t see yourself reflected in images of leadership, depictions of campus life, or prestigious global programs, the institution is saying this space is not for you.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culturally-speaking/202511/when-racism-is-hidden-in-plain-sight
6 months ago
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Racial trauma is the emotional, psychological, and physical harm caused by discrimination, racial violence, and inequity. On the podcast "Talkative with T" I explored what it is and why it matters.🎙️
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...
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8 | What is Racial Trauma?
Podcast Episode · Talkative with T · 04/10/2024 · 27m
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8-what-is-racial-trauma/id1736232013?i=1000671833215
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I’m looking forward to leading this 4-day training on treating racial trauma in beautiful Montego Bay this coming March! If you’ve been wanting to connect with this work, I hope you’ll join me:
ebtrainingsolutions.com/event/2026-0...
6 months ago
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Researchers recently uncovered a troubling mental-health trend in young women in Canada. Read the CBC article to find out more:
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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Girls and young women need better access to mental health care, StatsCan reports | CBC News
Waitlists for mental health and substance use services are one of the deterrents for girls and young women in Canada looking for professional help, a new report from Statistics Canada suggests.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/girls-young-women-mental-health-stat-can-1.7540537
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