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Friendship The Joy of Connection Dr Anthony Gunn

November 2018 ISBN 9781743793763 SEL016000 $14.99 | Hardback 152 pages | 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in Text only

Why have friends? According to research, having great friendships makes you a healthier, happier person—and it can even make you live longer. In Friendship: The Joy of Connection, psychologist Dr Anthony Gunn celebrates friendship in all its forms, and unlocks the secret to developing real connections. Discover how to become more confident in social situations, avoid traps that jeopardise friendships, recognize unhealthy relationships and overcome habits that prevent you from making the most of your social circle. Friendship will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone, invest time in new friendships, improve existing ones and experience the joy of connection.

Dr Anthony Gunn is a psychologist who regularly speaks to sporting and social clubs, schools and professional institutions about fear and how to deal with it. His prevous titles include Walk Tall, Swing High and Get Happy! •

A celebration of the merits of friendship for our health and wellbeing.

Includes useful advice on how to improve social connections and encourages readers to reflect on personal behavior in their dealings with others.

Broken up into 127 short, easy-to-follow tips, from practising self-reflection and learning how to be a good listener, to asserting boundaries, dealing with confrontation, and creating lasting memories.

Also Available Get Happy ISBN 9781743790069 $19.95 | 2015

Also Available Walk Tall ISBN 9781743791554 $14.99 | 2016

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