Addressing feelings of loneliness
Themes covered in this program include:Â
- Defining loneliness and social isolation.
- The prevalence of loneliness in Australia today.
- What loneliness looks like across the population in terms of age, gender and other categories.
- Factors contributing to loneliness: situational, psychological and cultural.
- The impact of loneliness on physical and mental wellbeing.
- Models of loneliness.
- Evidence-based approaches and tools to reduce loneliness.
Learning intentions
- Understand what loneliness really is.Â
- Separate facts about loneliness from popular myths. Â
- Greater compassion for those experiencing social isolation leading to improved connectedness. Â
- Early intervention strategies for vulnerable teammates which may reduce long-term absenteeism.Â
- Improved physical and mental well-being.Â
This course is designed for
- Managers and supervisors
- Human Resources personnel
- Employees and volunteers
- EAP providers
- Organisational leaders
- Health and safety personnel