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Episode #94: Everyone runs into bumps in their friendships. Trust me, I have a decade's worth of writing material from readers and listeners to prove that point. But when are friendship issues getting to the point where addressing them with a therapist is highly recommended? I'm joined by award-winning psychotherapist, Roxanne Francis, who responded brilliantly and graciously to the five areas of friendship dilemmas I hear about most often.


Meet Roxanne Francis, MSW, RSW: Roxanne is a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist.  She is the CEO of Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting Services, where she runs a busy group therapy practice with her team. She is also a keynote speaker, leadership coach and corporate consultant who addresses topics related to women’s issues, race & equity, mental health, parenting, and wellness at work. 


The five categories of friendship issues we covered:

#1. You feel you have no friends.

#2. You struggle to keep friends because friends are ghosting you.

#3. You struggle to keep friends because you often cut people out of your life.

#4. The majority of your friendships are happening through a screen.

#5. Protecting your boundaries has become extreme, making it difficult to connect with friends and community.

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