Connection, Belonging & Mental Health
In-person (London) · Online (Worldwide)
Loneliness and lack of belonging can be difficult to recognise and talk about. This workshop is for Wellbeing Networks, Mental Health First Aider Networks, HR teams and others who support people at work. It explores the fundamental role of connection and belonging in mental health.
Connection and belonging give us greater emotional and psychological strength to handle life’s challenges by providing vital social support, strengthening our self-worth, creating feelings of safety and giving us people to turn to when life gets difficult. At work, it also supports psychological safety, trust, collaboration and engagement.
Researchers at Harvard found that the quality of our relationships is the strongest predictor of long-term health and happiness. Yet many aspects of modern life and work make it harder to feel connected and belong. Loneliness is at epidemic levels and is now highest among working-age adults. It can sit behind low mood, anxiety and a drop in confidence. At work, the effects can include lower job satisfaction and performance, increased absence and turnover and lost productivity.
This workshop equips learners to recognise issues around loneliness, connection and belonging, start supportive conversations and signpost to further support.
Delivered by Esther Thomas, a workplace wellbeing trainer with specialist expertise in connection, belonging and mental health.
Who it’s for
Wellbeing Networks, Mental Health First Aider Networks, People teams and those who support others.
