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Creating Friendships and Deep Connections

Vanessa Van Edwards
Vanessa Van Edwards
Behavioural scientist and bestselling author specialising in the science of human connection and social skills.

Learn the science of building meaningful friendships and deep human connections in an age of digital isolation.

In a world where social media has replaced genuine human connection, this course by Vanessa Van Edwards teaches you the science of building real, lasting friendships. You'll discover how to move beyond surface-level small talk, create deep emotional bonds, maintain friendships over time, and build a fulfilling social life — whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between.

8h
Total Duration
25
Lessons
All Levels
Level
Stage 3
Growth

What You'll Transform

  • Loneliness into a rich social life
  • Surface-level acquaintances into deep friendships
  • Social media scrolling into real-world connection
  • Fear of vulnerability into authentic relating

Best For

  • Remote workers who feel socially isolated
  • People who've relocated and need to rebuild their social circle
  • Anyone who struggles to move past small talk

Why This Works

Vanessa applies behavioural science to friendship-building with a step-by-step framework that works for introverts and extroverts alike.

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Addresses the loneliness epidemic head-on with practical, science-backed strategies. The framework for deepening acquaintanceships into friendships is uniquely valuable.

Essential for anyone who feels the gap between online connections and real friendships.

Skip if: You already have a thriving social circle and are focused on professional influence.

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Course Details

Duration
30 days
Daily Time
15 min/day
Format
video, guided_practice
Language
English
Community
Yes
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