Description

2 workshops focused to guide and inspire delegates how to understand and manage the Loneliness of their contacts, and themselves. This is under the theme of Common Connectivity.

Explore the concept of homo sapiens vs neanderthals - we are social animals and need to be with others.

Causes for individuals - Based on the lack of control with the difference sides: the physical side (isolation through COVID), mental/feeling (lack of confidence, control, certainty at work/home; families/friends, or major trauma), financially (impulse buying/reacting, time as well as cash), relationships (lack of response from contacts (work or non-work)

Impact for individuals and organisations who are impacted by negative responses to loneliness

Management - understand the negative impact and how to manage it

Helpful coping mechanisms vs unhelpful coping mechanisms (e.g. exercise, TV, food)

How to play a part to support others who feel alone - find Common Connectivity

How to approach and demonstrate connectivity and how to arrange a conversation. The key way is actively ‘sharing time’.

How to communicate to someone who feels loneliness

Using Active Listening skills - explain the meaning (active vs passive), refer to other part of the senses (e.g. watching vs seeing).

Respond in the appropriate way - ask questions, summarise, let them choose the route of the conversation.

Other considerations - the environment and relationships.

The word ‘Communities’ is a big part with different groups, such as employment, geographical location

Self loneliness - notice when contacts are offering to speak individuals and how important it is to respond in the right way.

It is ok to have your own time but you need to be in control.