Before our class session, please watch the video below for an overview of the subject matter we will be discussing, and familiarize yourself with the background materials linked below.
Reading Material
Lectures
- Intergroup Connections
- Why Old Friends Matter
- Guide to Maintaining Friendships
- Maintaining Friendships: Top Struggles and Tips from a Therapist!
- 5 Things You Must Do to Maintain Friendships
Homework
- Continue offering 3 sincere compliments to strangers daily.
- Create a group message with any 3 people to plan out a trip for when you all are available
- Write down what kind of friend network you want to have in 6 months
Cohort Discussion
Discuss with your cohort how you can implement an actionable strategy to prevent friendships from withering. What can you do to regularly maintain them?
Optional
Invite 3 friends to your place for a movie night!