Fostering Stronger Connections and Making Lasting Friendships -Rosebud

Next date: Monday, 24 February 2025 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Join us for an interactive and engaging workshop designed to enhance social connections and improve overall well-being.

Research has shown that loneliness has a very real effect on our physical and mental health. Clear links have been made between loneliness and depression, the development of dementia and having similar health impacts as obesity, alcoholism or smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Being part of a community can offer extra meaning and purpose to everyday life plus have a positive effect on mental health and emotional well-being.

This course combines verbal and physical activities to create a fun, active learning environment. Participants will leave with valuable tips, resources, and strategies to build meaningful relationships and navigate the challenges of aging.

Workshop Topics Include:

• The importance of being socially connected

• Challenges of ageing and diminishing support

• Health impacts of loneliness

• Ways to build new connections

• Accepting ourselves and others

• Ways to improve social skills

• Listening skills / Avoiding over-talking

• Technology for better connections (including scammer awareness)

• Volunteering

• How to say Yes and how to say No

• How to create healthy social & family boundaries

 

Free, bookings essential.

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Note: If you can't make it on the day, please let us know so we can free up your tickets.

 

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Rosebud Library, McDowell Street, Rosebud, 3939, View Map