Friending

Friendship is one of the most important, yet most underrated necessities of life. But making and keeping friends becomes increasingly difficult when we become adults with busy careers, family responisibilities and dispersed locations. In this book, you'll learn how to choose and make friends, support them and let them support you, maintain friendsh

[Review Quote] ""Which goes to show Friending isn't just a self-help book. Schmitt also adds in personal experiences with her friends and clients to give her theories a more practical platform. We know Schmitt's theories can work because she's illustrated them with relatable examples." "That is what makes this book such a great read. Friending isn't meant to be consumed in one go--you are supposed to pick up the sections of the book that pertain to you. Looking to create friendships? Read the chapter on being available and answer those questions. Can't handle a friend who is being rude or judgmental? Find out how to solve the issue in the chapter on assertiveness."" - Women Write About Comics

Gina Handley Schmitt, MA, LMHC has been a psychotherapist near Seattle, WA for seventeen years, specializing in achieving their clients' intrapersonal and interpersonal goals. She teaches Psychology at the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College and has been a speaker at the Unite Women's Conference and the Northwest Ministry Conference. Handley-Schmitt lives with her husband off the shores of Lake Washington, where they enjoy planning their next Disney adventure..

Friendship is one of the most important, yet most underrated necessities of life. But making and keeping friends becomes increasingly difficult when we become adults with busy careers, family responisibilities and dispersed locations. In this book, you'll learn how to choose and make friends, support them and let them support you, maintain friendships even when your paths diverge, repair friendships after a conflict, decide to break up a friendship, and much more.

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