03/02/2020
We have all felt the feeling of loneliness at once throughout our lives. As social animals, we have a need to connect to others, and without these connections we can find ourselves socially isolated. Research shows that feeling loneliness is kind of the same as enduring physical pain. It is not about the amount of people you’re surrounded with; some with an extensive network of friends feel lonely, while others with a few friends feel satisfied. Loneliness is not necessarily about being alone, you can be in a room full of people and still feel alone. Many factors can cause us to feel lonely, such as divorce, death, and moving to a new location. Feeling lonely can make you feel empty, unwanted, and alone and can affect your health in many ways. Studies show that there are health risks associated with feeling loneliness, such as increased stress levels, depression, decreased memory, antisocial behavior, poor decision-making, and alcoholism and drug abuse. ————————————— At Private Practice Inc, we are now offering group therapy sessions where we discuss topics such as loneliness and isolation. Individuals can benefit from group therapy if they are experiencing feelings such as loneliness and/or anxiety, etc,. Joining group therapy is known to help individuals develop skills to relate to others as well as allow individuals to listen to other people’s problems which can put your own into perspective. Rates are a flat $25, please contact Jennifer at [email protected] and Stephanie at [email protected] if you would like to join!
