Loneliness Matters Workshop - Delivered by East Sussex Tackling Loneliness Programme, this interactive workshop will promote shared learning about loneliness & why ‘loneliness matters’- including-
• Definition of ‘loneliness’ & how it differs from ‘social isolation’
• Recognising loneliness in yourself & others & challenges in talking about loneliness
• Theory and psychology of loneliness- consider the causes & risk factors - personal characteristics & circumstances
• The symptoms & effects of loneliness & impact of loneliness on individuals
• What helps to tackle, reduce & prevent loneliness
• Next steps to support you in tackling loneliness in your community.
A light vegan lunch will be provided.
Portland Place
Hastings, TN34 1QN
United Kingdom
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Join us for a festive gathering that also marks five years since the Council passed the motion for Hastings to become an Age Friendly Community.
Music, food, creative activities and friendship - all welcome!
Making Every Contact Count (MECC), this is a behavioural change technique which is now commonly used by health and social care staff during their day-to-day interactions or health appointments with individuals, although you don’t need to be in one of these roles to attend the training, it can be beneficial to anyone.
