Training & Information Program (TIP)
Loneliness and Social Isolation in Today's World
Date: Friday, 02/10/2023
Time: 10:00am
Region: All
Location: Virtual, , , NY
Event Status: Confirmed
Presenter:
ComPsych
ComPsych Corporation is the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs (EAP) and is the pioneer and worldwide leader of fully integrated EAP, behavioral health, wellness, work-life, HR, FMLA and absence management services.
ComPsych provides services to more than 60,000 organizations covering more than 130 million individuals throughout the U.S. and 190 countries. By creating “build-to-suit” programs, ComPsych helps employers increase employee productivity and improve overall health and well-being.
Additional Presenters:
Despite living in a world with instant electronic access to friends, family and all manner of online social networks, the rates of reported loneliness and social isolation have been steadily increasing. Loneliness and social isolation substantially impact not only psychological well-being but physical health as well. Loneliness is now considered a health risk factor on par with cigarette smoking. This training will address the possible reasons for loneliness and identify actions participants can take to increase their emotional connection with others and decrease the risk of social isolation.
Who Should Attend:
This training is appropriate for anyone wishing to better understand the dynamics and impact of loneliness on well-being and identify ways to increase connections with others.
Session Objective:
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand the psychological and physical impact of loneliness and social isolation
- Describe potential causes for loneliness
- Identify the fundamentals of satisfying personal relationships
- Describe ways to enhance emotional connection with others
- Describe strategies to reduce social isolation