UKUPC Webinar - 13th May 2022 - Loneliness and Connection

 
 

On Friday 13th May 2022, HEPCW hosted the next in our series of UKUPC webinars which was held in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Week. Exploring the theme of Loneliness and Connection. A recording of the session is now available below. 

Session Synopsis

Our norms of social contact and social connection have been challenged and changed throughout the pandemic. Following the lockdowns, many of us have continued to work from home and continue to miss out on seeing colleagues. We might feel that our opportunities to be with and amongst valued connections have reduced or been lost. But how confident are we in recognising that parts of our experience might be lonely? Could we detect loneliness in another person and know how to support them?

Issues of loneliness are on the rise and they pose a real risk to our mental and physical health. Problems with self-doubt, excessive stress and depression are much more likely to manifest when we feel lonely. Good connections with others and healthy relationships are essential ingredients for good mental health. When we feel belonging, acceptance and understanding from others, we feel comfortable with who we are and see the world more positively.

Learning Outcomes

  • How to recognise the signs and symptoms of loneliness in yourself and others.
  • How to recognise what loneliness is not.
  • How to identify your needs from personal relationships.
  • How to evaluate the quality of your existing relationships and how your needs are / are not being met.
  • How to connect with others when you cannot physically be with them.
  • How to feel fulfilled at times you feel alone.

Speaker Zainah Khan of Chakra Corporate Mental Strength held this well attended session and we hope everyone who attended got something from it. Zainah is an award-winning Psychotherapist and Integrative Counsellor with a decade of experience in therapeutic support and developing the good mental health of people in both the public and private sectors.