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Campaign for Connection Articles
Loneliness Tool: the Connection Inventory Workbook
My research on loneliness led me to create the “Connection Inventory Workbook”, a practical tool to help you improve your […]
The Nature of Coaching
The following guest blog post was written by Cadi Lambert of Shine Life Coaching, introducing our ‘Conversations With’ discussion. She […]
Know Me Well
In September 2020, I carried out a survey for the loneliness research: the “Connection Inventory”. The full data analysis and associated […]
Reflections on a loneliness discussion
Reflections on a loneliness discussion The following was written by Jenny Markland, a participant in our video discussion about the […]
Loneliness Research Survey: 18-34 year-olds
Loneliness Research Survey: 18-34 year-olds In September 2020, I carried out a survey for the loneliness research: the “Connection Inventory”. […]
Loneliness Research Survey: initial results
Loneliness Research Survey: initial results In September 2020, I carried out a survey for the loneliness research: the “Connection Inventory”. […]
Reflections on an NTU placement
Reflections on an NTU employability placement This article was written by Georgia Lidster, an English and Media Undergraduate at Nottingham […]
Mental Health Routine
Prevention is better than cure: a Tool One important aspect of mental health, as with physical health, is that prevention […]
Loneliness: the male perspective (video)
Loneliness: the male perspective Today is International Men’s day, so a good day to share this video. I spoke with […]
A plan for feeling better
A plan for feeling better So if you’re having a bad day, feeling low and lacking energy, what can you […]
Manage the emotional load
I was privileged to present at the ICAEW Midlands’ Bitesize Business event. A delegate explained how one of their reports […]
ICAEW Bitesize: watch again
ICAEW Bitesize Business: October 2020 It was an incredible privilege to be invited to speak at the inaugural ICAEW Midlands […]
Counselling Myths
Counselling and Psychotherapy: Myths and Misconceptions Jess Taylor, 3rd year Psychology Student at Nottingham Trent University, interviews Michelle to challenge […]
Four Dimensions of Connection
I discovered the concept of dimensions of loneliness or connection earlier this year, and found it really helpful to make […]
Press release: Loneliness Research
New research will investigate rates of loneliness in Nottingham A new piece of research to understand the prevalence of loneliness […]
Saving a life
Saving a life Today is World Suicide Prevention Day 2020, with the message ‘Connect Someone to Life’, by ‘Stepping Closer’. […]
Suicide: a Psychotherapist’s Dilemma
World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 10th September 2020 How can we not be aware of this issue? Covid-19 and […]
Book Review: Imagine me Gone
‘Imagine Me Gone’ – Adam Haslett (2016) 5/5 We thought this would be a good book review to start […]
On Loneliness
Before Covid-19 came along, we were already suffering from a global pandemic: Loneliness. And it can affect anyone of any […]
Loneliness is Lethal
Loneliness is lethal How would you respond if I told you loneliness is lethal? John Cacioppo is a leader in […]
Campaign for Connection
Will you join us in our campaign for connection? We invite you to join us in our campaign. 2020 will […]
Learn, Say, Act: Archive
Learn:
Feelings of loneliness, as well as a sad, empty feeling, can manifest as anger
Acts of service, helping out, is one of the best ways to combat loneliness
It’s a cruel twist of evolution, that the more lonely we feel, the more we isolate ourselves rather than going and connecting with people
Say:
Instead of “you know where I am” perhaps try saying “I’ll ring you on ….”
Instead of “what you should do is…” , try saying “how can I help?”
It’s a cruel twist of evolution, that the more lonely we feel, the more we isolate ourselves rather than going and connecting with people
Act:
Why not invite a friend to head out to a beauty spot? Take a flask of tea and enjoy the view.
Try a whole week without using the words “I need”.
Contact someone you’re missing, and ask them to join you for a cuppa – it can be virtual or in-person