Join us in virtua l conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco\, one of the worl d&rsquo\;s leading experts in human connection. Her book\, \;Plato nic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make&ndash\;And Keep&ndash \;Friends\, explores the science of different attachment styles and h ow they impact our relationships&ndash\;often in ways we don&rsquo\;t real ize!
\nHow do we make and keep friends in an era of distraction\, bu rnout\, and chaos\, especially in a society that often prizes romantic lov e at the expense of other relationships? In \;Platonic\, Dr. Marisa G. Franco unpacks the latest\, often counterintuitive findings abou t the bonds between us&mdash\;for example\, why your friends aren&rsquo\;t texting you back (it&rsquo\;s not because they hate you!)\, and the myth of &ldquo\;friendships happening organically&rdquo\; (making friends\, lik e cultivating any relationship\, requires effort!). As Dr. Franco explains \, to make and keep friends you must understand your attachment style&mdas h\;secure\, anxious\, or avoidant: it is the key to unlocking what&rsquo\; s working (and what&rsquo\;s failing) in your friendships.
\nMaking new friends\, and deepening longstanding relationships\, is possible at an y age&mdash\;in fact\, it&rsquo\;s essential. The good news: there are spe cific\, research-based ways to improve the number and quality of your conn ections using the insights of attachment theory and the latest scientific research on friendship. \;Platonic \;provides a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong\, lasting connections with others &mdash\;and for becoming our happiest\, most fulfilled selves in the proce ss.
\nRegister today to learn more about how to harness the science of human connection to create cultures of belonging. \;
\nAn enlightening psychologist\, \; New York Times \;bestselling author\, and TED speaker\, Dr. Marisa G. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that reson ate deeply enough with people to change their lives. \;
\nDr. Fr anco works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored&n bsp\;Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make &ndash\; an d Keep &ndash\; Friends. \;She writes about friendship for \; Psychology Today \;and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like \;The New York Times\, \;The Telegraph\, and&nb sp\;Vice.
\nDr. Franco speaks on belonging at corporations\, governm ent agencies\, non-profits\, and universities across the country\, includi ng Harper Collins Publishers\, Cisco\, American Association for the Advanc ement of Science\, and The Department of State.
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