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    This document summarizes a panel discussion on women, violence, and meditation held at the OUSFQJE4FB "JS4QBDF.VTFVN in New York City and sponsored by the David Lynch Foundation's Women's Initiative and Third Fire Films. The panelists discussed facts about violence against women and the effectiveness of Transcendental Meditation in preventing and treating stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal tendencies. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand expressed support for the efforts of organizations like Operation Warrior Wellness and the David Lynch Foundation in helping women overcome trauma through meditation.

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    This document summarizes a panel discussion on women, violence, and meditation held at the OUSFQJE4FB "JS4QBDF.VTFVN in New York City and sponsored by the David Lynch Foundation's Women's Initiative and Third Fire Films. The panelists discussed facts about violence against women and the effectiveness of Transcendental Meditation in preventing and treating stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal tendencies. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand expressed support for the efforts of organizations like Operation Warrior Wellness and the David Lynch Foundation in helping women overcome trauma through meditation.

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    This document summarizes a panel discussion on women, violence, and meditation held at the OUSFQJE4FB "JS4QBDF.VTFVN in New York City and sponsored by the David Lynch Foundation's Women's Initiative and Third Fire Films. The panelists discussed facts about violence against women and the effectiveness of Transcendental Meditation in preventing and treating stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal tendencies. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand expressed support for the efforts of organizations like Operation Warrior Wellness and the David Lynch Foundation in helping women overcome trauma through meditation.

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    This document summarizes a panel discussion on women, violence, and meditation held at the OUSFQJE4FB "JS4QBDF.VTFVN in New York City and sponsored by the David Lynch Foundation's Women's Initiative and Third Fire Films. The panelists discussed facts about violence against women and the effectiveness of Transcendental Meditation in preventing and treating stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal tendencies. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand expressed support for the efforts of organizations like Operation Warrior Wellness and the David Lynch Foundation in helping women overcome trauma through meditation.

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    PROCEEDINGS

    WOMEN,
    VIOLENCE, AND
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