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Friendship Therapy Digital Series:  6 Episodes

I was hired by Awestruck TV in 2018 to be the therapist for their digital series, #FixOurFriendship, where I provided therapy to friends in conflict.  Enjoy!

Episode #1
Confronting A Controlling Friend

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(picture above of James Guay on set with Producer)

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Episode #2
She Exposed Herself To My Ex

What would you do if you found your best friend had flirted with your ex?

​I thoroughly enjoyed working with these two friends on being clearer about their own boundaries and repairing a significant empathic failure. I admire their vulnerability and authenticity throughout the session.

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Episode #3
How To Hold On To A Ghosting Friend

Ever have a friend move away? This can be really tough. How do you decide between letting a friendship subside naturally versus realizing you want to invest more time in maintaining a particular friendship?

​Loved providing therapy to this pair of friends missing their friendship, helping them find new ways to stay in touch and address any underlying resentments or conflicts along the way.


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Episode #4
She Got A Boyfriend & Forgot I Existed

Ever have a good friend ghost you after they start dating someone? This next episode I help two friends better understand how to talk about this, when it happens. Check it out!

​In the honeymoon phase of any relationship, we can sometimes inadvertently neglect our friends and family. While this is common enough because we're excited about a new romantic interest in our lives, it's important to not lose sight of the other people and passions we love. Being able to find a new normal where we integrate those that matter most can sometimes require a conversation like these two friends had. How have you navigated a BFF falling in-love and spending less time with you?


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Episode #5
How To Balance Friendships As A Mom

Balancing long-term friendships with other priorities, like being a new parent, isn’t always so easy! Watch as I help two friends bridge that gap.

​It was a pleasure providing therapy for these two friends. There are very few people in our lives that can weather major life shifts for the long haul. When you find one, it's sometimes necessary to adapt as new priorities come into our lives. Finding ways to remain in contact and nurture the relationship is essential in long-term friendships. What's helped you maintain your friendships?

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Episode #6
​She Never Approved Of My Husband

What happens when you don’t like your friend’s new partner? Navigating these prickly waters can be super challenging.

​Rewarding long-term friendships shift and change as our responsibilities and priorities shift. Not all will be able to adapt to this but consistently reciprocating, spending enough quality time together and attending to them gives them the most chance of success and longevity. What qualities do you look for in a long-term friendship?

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Contact
James Guay (#lmft39252)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
​for clients residing in the State of California
310-405-0840
james@livingmorefully.com

Mailing Address

8581 Santa Monica Blvd #146
West Hollywood, CA 90069

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    • LGBTQ Therapy Series
    • Mindfulness Series
    • Friendship Series
    • The James & Heather Show
    • Retreats
  • Biography
  • Testimonials