This article was co-authored by Asa Don Brown, PhD, DNCCM, FAAETS and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Dr. Asa Don Brown is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in working with families, children, and couples, treating a variety of psychological disorders, trauma, and abuse. Dr. Brown has specialized in negotiation and profiling. He is also a prolific author having published three books and numerous articles in magazines, journals, and popular publications. Dr. Brown earned a BS in Theology and Religion with a minor in Marketing and an MS in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family from The University of Great Falls. Furthermore, he received a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. He is also a candidate for a Masters of Liberal Arts through Harvard University. Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a Diplomate for the National Center for Crisis Management and continues to serve a number of psychological and scientific boards.
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If you know someone who needs alone time to rest and recharge, then you probably know an introvert. Since introverts are usually a little more soft-spoken and reserved, getting close to them can be kind of tough. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can get an introverted person to open up to you and form a real connection with them over time.
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QuestionHow do you interact with an introvert?Asa Don Brown, PhD, DNCCM, FAAETSDr. Asa Don Brown is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in working with families, children, and couples, treating a variety of psychological disorders, trauma, and abuse. Dr. Brown has specialized in negotiation and profiling. He is also a prolific author having published three books and numerous articles in magazines, journals, and popular publications. Dr. Brown earned a BS in Theology and Religion with a minor in Marketing and an MS in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family from The University of Great Falls. Furthermore, he received a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. He is also a candidate for a Masters of Liberal Arts through Harvard University. Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a Diplomate for the National Center for Crisis Management and continues to serve a number of psychological and scientific boards.
Clinical PsychologistYou must establish rapport and trust first. As you develop this rapport, you will develop a healthy relationship with this individual. In time, as the relationship naturally develops, you will discover more and more about this individual, which will help your interactions.
References
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-friendship-doctor/200911/the-inside-scoop-your-introvert-friends
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/advice/a6401/introvert-extrovert-relationships/
- ↑ https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-happy-need/
- ↑ https://verilymag.com/2015/01/how-to-draw-out-an-introvert
- ↑ https://verilymag.com/2015/01/how-to-draw-out-an-introvert
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-introverts-corner/201612/how-date-introvert
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/advice/a6401/introvert-extrovert-relationships/
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/advice/a6401/introvert-extrovert-relationships/