Joy of Connections, The [non-booktrade customers only]
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Author: Dr Ruth K. Westheimer, Allison Gilbert, Pierre Lehu
An urgent guide to combatting the loneliness epidemic,with 100 ways to increase connectivity right now, fromthe iconic therapist and Holocaust survivor appointed asNew York’s first-ever loneliness ambassador.US surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy recently sounded the alarmthat loneliness ‘represents an urgent public health concern’ —social media overuse, the effects of the pandemic, and the lackof ‘third places’ have all combined to make us more alone thanwe’ve ever been. Now, trusted therapist Dr Ruth K. Westheimerhas made it her mission to shine a light on the problem and helpus break out of the box of isolation.We are social animals. We are not meant to live in solitude.We have a shared desire to connect and create lasting bonds withthe people around us. But the heaviness of loneliness can makethis feel impossible. In tackling this problem with compassionand her trademark no-nonsense approach to therapy, Dr Ruthprovides practical, sincere strategies for finding companionship,community, and intimacy.With her tips on navigating family, finding friends and lovers,and using technology in healthy ways, you will find wisdomand help here, whether you’ve been struggling with lonelinessfor years or only recently. The Joy of Connections isn’t just aguidebook for overcoming loneliness: it’s a vital kick in the pantswe all need to start seeking — and finding — deep and lastinghuman connections
ISBN 9781761381317. Scribe Publications. hb. 176 pages. 19.8 x 12.9 cm .
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An urgent guide to combatting the loneliness epidemic,with 100 ways to increase connectivity right now, fromthe iconic therapist and Holocaust survivor appointed asNew York’s first-ever loneliness ambassador.US surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy recently sounded the alarmthat loneliness ‘represents an urgent public health concern’ —social media overuse, the effects of the pandemic, and the lackof ‘third places’ have all combined to make us more alone thanwe’ve ever been. Now, trusted therapist Dr Ruth K. Westheimerhas made it her mission to shine a light on the problem and helpus break out of the box of isolation.We are social animals. We are not meant to live in solitude.We have a shared desire to connect and create lasting bonds withthe people around us. But the heaviness of loneliness can makethis feel impossible. In tackling this problem with compassionand her trademark no-nonsense approach to therapy, Dr Ruthprovides practical, sincere strategies for finding companionship,community, and intimacy.With her tips on navigating family, finding friends and lovers,and using technology in healthy ways, you will find wisdomand help here, whether you’ve been struggling with lonelinessfor years or only recently. The Joy of Connections isn’t just aguidebook for overcoming loneliness: it’s a vital kick in the pantswe all need to start seeking — and finding — deep and lastinghuman connections
ISBN 9781761381317. Scribe Publications. hb. 176 pages. 19.8 x 12.9 cm .
available