Connection and belonging

Strengthen your sense of connection and belonging with expert advice on building meaningful relationships, supportive communities and emotional wellbeing.

LETTERS FROM OUR DIRECTOR

Why meaningful connection with others matters: Thoughts from our director

I’ve been reflecting on the vital role that meaningful connection plays in mental...

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The benefits of volunteering

Giving up your time to do some volunteer work not only helps those...

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A simple guide to gender identity and sexual orientation

If you ask the average adult to explain all the nuances of gender...

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Boost your wellbeing by trying something new

Most of us have room for improvement when it comes to our happiness...

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How to give your best to your relationship

It’s no secret our modern world is a busy one. From the moment...

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Friendship research is getting an update – and that’s key for dealing with...

The benefits of friendship go far beyond having someone to confide in or...

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How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world

If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s...

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4 ways to have hard conversations with your friends – without making things...

It’s painful to watch someone you care about make what you perceive as...

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How to be a good listener – and how to know when you’re...

Being a good listener means having empathy. But empathy is one of the...

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Same-sex couples divide household chores more fairly – here’s what they told us...

Who does which household chores – or who does the most – is...

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Exhausted, disconnected and fed up – what is ‘parental burnout’ and what can...

For many parents, the reality of juggling the demands of caring responsibilities on...

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52 ways to be more kind this year

Whether fostering puppies, donating blood or delivering food parcels to those in need,...

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Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can’t ignore the social and mental...

The COVID-19 pandemic spurred on a variety of workplace maladies, including “the great...

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How to ditch ‘fomo’ and foster ‘jomo’ – the joy of missing out

Have you ever felt a sense of joy because you knew you were...

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Christmas Stress Strategies

Is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year? Maybe for some, but...

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How to deal with homesickness your first Christmas away from home

Christmas is synonymous with home, family and tradition. But not everyone can be...

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7 steps for navigating difficult conversations

Have you been dealing with an ongoing issue with your colleague, boss or...

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