Connections

The Secret to Making Connections and Ending Loneliness. . . Studies show that these days' people are lonelier than ever. Researchers are even calling it a "public health crisis," after findings that social isolation is as damaging to your health as smoking. There is no doubt, we need more and better social connections. Dr. Bonnie Jacobson has been in the mental health field since 1963, and facilitating therapeutic groups for over 20 years. Through those groups she's watched people come in lonely and then learn how to build satisfying relationships and communities. In Connections, Dr. Jacobson teaches the 10 lessons she's watched her patients learn through the group therapy process. These lessons will help you discover your social abilities and disabilities so that isolation can end and connectedness can begin. By practicing the 10 lessons you will find other people friendlier and more accessible. And over time, you'll build a life-long community and loneliness will be a thing of the past.