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Building Friendships and Enhancing Social Skills Across Ages
In this episode of the Resilient Kid Podcast, Ashley Costello shares insights from her recent participation in Dani Wallace's big festoon event, focusing on inclusivity and volunteering. Ashley transitions into discussing the importance of friendships, prompted by her psychotherapy clients' struggles, particularly during the lingering effects of COVID-19. She identifies the difficulty of making new friends as children grow older and offers practical tips for enhancing conversational skills and initiating conversations across different age groups. Ashley emphasizes reflecting back in conversations, using the 5 W's (What, Why, When, Who, Where), sharing own experiences, and the significance of facing people directly to engage fully. She also covers the transition from messaging to phone calls, addressing the challenge modern technology poses to traditional communication methods. The episode wraps up with advice on attending social events despite the risk, being inclusive, patient with text responses, and the importance of being oneself to foster meaningful connections. Ashley underscores the role of friendships in building resilience and encourages listeners to share topic suggestions for future podcasts.
