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Michelle Chalfant
MCLPC
licensed therapist, holistic life coach, host of The Adult Chair Podcast
The 12 Most Effective Ways To Open a Conversation, Whether You’re Talking to a Social Butterfly or a Wall
Mental health pros weigh in on how to start a conversation with anyone in your life, so you never have to deal with awkward silences again.
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How To Use the 4 Key Elements of Conversation To Make Small Talk That Doesn’t Feel Like Torture
Here, learn about the four elements of conversation to help you connect with others with more ease (and save you from awkward small talk).
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