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Empowering Independence for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
CLIENT WORKSHOP
MAKING FRIENDS
True Friendship
Key characteristics of a true friendship include trust, loyalty, mutual respect and support.
True friends are there for each other in both good times and bad, and they genuinely care about each other's well-being.
Trust
Trust is crucial in a friendship because it allows friends to confide in each other and rely on one another.
Without trust, a friendship cannot thrive as it creates insecurity and doubt.
Communication
Communication impacts the quality of a friendship by ensuring that both friends understand each other's needs and feelings.
Good communication helps prevent misunderstandings and strengthens the bond between friends.
Friend or Acquaintance
The difference between a friend and an acquaintance lies in the depth of the relationship.
Friends share a closer more personal connection, while acquaintances are people you know but do not have a deep bond with.
Challenges
Common challenges in friendship include misunderstanding, jealousy and changes in life circumstance.
These can be overcome through open communication, empathy, and a willingness to work through issues together.
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