This article was co-authored by Lena Dicken, Psy.D and by How.com.vn staff writer, Amy Bobinger. Dr. Lena Dicken is a Clinical Psychologist based in Santa Monica, California. With over eight years of experience, Dr. Dicken specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She utilizes an integrative approach combining Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness-based therapies. Dr. Dicken holds a BS in Integrative Medicine from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University Los Angeles, and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Westwood. Dr. Dicken’s work has been featured in GOOP, The Chalkboard Magazine, and in numerous other articles and podcasts. She is a licensed psychologist with the state of California.
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It can be hard to know whether someone you care about is upset with you, especially if they're acting a little out of the ordinary and you aren't sure why. You don't have to wait around wondering! Instead, reach out to get some insight into how they're feeling. If you're not sure what the best way to go about it is, don't worry. We've put together a list of questions you can ask to get the conversation started and figure out what's going on.
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- QuestionMy friend is upset with me a lot and it feels like we don't have much in common anymore. What do I do?Lena Dicken, Psy.DDr. Lena Dicken is a Clinical Psychologist based in Santa Monica, California. With over eight years of experience, Dr. Dicken specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She utilizes an integrative approach combining Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness-based therapies. Dr. Dicken holds a BS in Integrative Medicine from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University Los Angeles, and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Westwood. Dr. Dicken’s work has been featured in GOOP, The Chalkboard Magazine, and in numerous other articles and podcasts. She is a licensed psychologist with the state of California.
Clinical PsychologistIt might be time to move on from that friendship. As you grow and change, your friendships change too, and it's natural if you've grown apart. It wouldn't actually be beneficial for us to stay the way we are forever! It's okay to let go of relationships that aren't really working anymore, and open yourself up to new opportunities for connection.
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- ↑ Lena Dicken, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 15 December 2020.
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- ↑ https://www.gq.com/story/are-you-mad-at-me-now-i-am
- ↑ Lena Dicken, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 15 December 2020.
- ↑ https://www.vogue.com/article/is-everyone-mad-at-me
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2014/06/choose-the-right-words-in-an-argument
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- ↑ Lena Dicken, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 15 December 2020.
- ↑ https://www.thehopeline.com/when-your-best-friend-is-mad-at-you/
- ↑ https://www.thehopeline.com/when-your-best-friend-is-mad-at-you/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2014/06/choose-the-right-words-in-an-argument
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/when-someone-is-always-angry
- ↑ Lena Dicken, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 15 December 2020.
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