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You can build authentic social connections--even while physically apart.
We are wired for social connection; our mental health depends on it.
From a simple smile from a stranger on the street to a hug from a
relative or close friend, we humans thrive when we feel connected to one
another. And yet, loneliness is on the rise.
The good news is, you don't have to continue suffering in silence. In
this powerful guide and workbook, renowned mental health expert and
addictions counselor Dr Bill Howatt drills into the root causes of
isolation and loneliness--including the double-edged sword of digital
technology--and shows you how to conquer them to achieve a more
fulfilling, enriching life.
Through a compelling mix of real-life case studies, self-reflection
exercises, and cognitive behavioral techniques, you'll learn how to
recognize your own self-limiting thoughts and behaviors, unlock your
mental traps, and close the social connection gaps in all areas of your
life--from the personal to the professional. Employers will also find
tips for boosting psychological safety in the workplace and among their
virtual teams.
No single pill or exercise offers an escape from isolation; the cure for
loneliness lies in a combination of realizing where you're stuck, and
closing social connections gaps in meaningful ways. But if you commit to
doing the work, you can become who you want to be. You can have more
meaningful social connections. Ultimately, you'll see that why you
feel isolated and lonely may not be as important as what you learn to do
with it.
