‘The only way to have a good friend is to be one’
This week’s conversation was all about friendship.
‘THE ONLY WAY TO HAVE A GOOD FRIEND IS TO BE ONE’
Ralph Waldo Emmerson was an America philosopher whose quotes have lasted the test of time and this one certainly makes a lot of sense.
And I’m very pleased to say that our guest speaker on friendship was full of wonderful advice too.
Dr Maryhan is a world-renowned parenting expert and psychologist. Her globally charting podcast is called ‘How Not to Screw Up Your Kids’ has been named one of the top 5 parenting podcasts by The Guardian.
She knows her stuff and has plenty of experience when it comes to helping and supporting young people in many areas of their life.
Dr Maryhan gave advice on making and maintaining healthy friendships and learning how to take control of toxic relationships.
“Don’t feel like you have to jump in and fix their friendship problems”
Dr Maryhan says “be available to have conversations with your teens about their friendships, and ask probing questions so you can understand what’s happening with them.
Also, help them to understand that what they’re going through is normal, and they’ve not the only ones feeling isolated and alone.”
And if you want to find out more about her work, you can visit her website drmaryhan.com and you can watch this week’s excellent podcast again HERE
This week’s tips on friendship
And I got them from the charity Young Minds. They have some excellent resources that you may find useful if your young person is having friendship issues.
These tips come from the 14-25 year olds who volunteer for the charity, and are aimed directly at those experiencing problems
Always talk to those closest to you about how you feel. If you are having problems with a particular group or individual, address it either with them or speak to a trusted adult.
Join some extra-curricular clubs or activities you’re interested in outside of school to find friends who have similar interests to you and might make more of an effort to understand.
Try to make friends with those who seem more like acquaintances, as they might become friends.
And for more support in the area of friendships, you can visit Young Minds HERE.
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