This article was co-authored by Christy Irvine, PhD and by How.com.vn staff writer, Madeleine Criglow. Dr. Christy Irvine is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the owner of her private practice out of Portland, Oregon. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in individual and couples therapy using various techniques including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal-Process Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Dr. Irvine holds a B.A. in Psychology from Whitman College and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Connecticut.
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Friends are great because you can relax and be yourself around them. That may sound simple, but it can be hard to know how to behave around your friends sometimes. There are a lot of ways you can behave with your friends, like being there for them when they need you, accepting their weird quirks, and laughing with them about hilarious or embarrassing moments you both experience. The important thing is to try to always be a good friend. If you're looking for some advice on how to behave with your friends, this article is here to help.
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- ↑ Christy Irvine, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 9 April 2021.
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- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-care-and-maintenance-of-friendship
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/201503/the-13-essential-traits-good-friends
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/be-a-better-listener
- ↑ Christy Irvine, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 9 April 2021.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/be-a-better-listener
- ↑ Christy Irvine, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 9 April 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-mastery/202008/how-be-more-vulnerable-and-authentic
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/emotionally-sensitive/2012/07/letting-go-of-judgments
- ↑ https://www.girlshealth.gov/relationships/friendships/index.html
- ↑ Christy Irvine, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 9 April 2021.
- ↑ https://www.girlshealth.gov/relationships/conflict/index.html
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