Connecting Generations - Bridging the Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial Divide

Social isolation across generations is epidemic. But there's still time to end divisive generational stereotypes and reclaim the social connections that unite all of us. This book explores how we got here and how we might change course and foster lasting, rewarding relationships across among generations-from Boomers to Millennials.

List of contents

Chapter 1: An Epidemic of Loneliness?
Chapter 2: Generational Stereotypes
Chapter 3: Meet the Family
Chapter 4: Understanding Community
Chapter 5: Education
Chapter 6: Are You Your Work?
Chapter 7: We're All Perennials, So Let's Act Together!
Appendix A: Family Technology Action Plan
Appendix B: Healthcare Transition Discussion Guide
Appendix C: Individual Experts and Organizational Resources

About the author

Hayim Herring, PhD, is an author, presenter and nonprofit organizational futurist, with a specialty in faith-based communities. A former congregational rabbi and "C-suite" nonprofit executive, Hayim blends original research and real-world experience to inspire individuals and organizations to achieve their greatest impact. He has published over 60 scholarly and popular articles and studies about the intersection of technology, spirituality, and community. Recent publications include Leading Congregations and Nonprofit Organizations in a Connected World: Platforms, People, and Purpose (Alban Books 2016), co-authored with Dr. Terri Elton, and Tomorrow's Synagogue Today: Creating Vibrant Centers of Jewish Life (Alban Institute 2012). He is a proven organizational visionary and entrepreneur and works to "create today's leaders for tomorrow's organizations."

Summary

Social isolation across generations is epidemic. But there’s still time to end divisive generational stereotypes and reclaim the social connections that unite all of us. This book explores how we got here and how we might change course and foster lasting, rewarding relationships across among generations—from Boomers to Millennials.

Product details

• Authors: Hayim Herring, Hayim Stillman Herring, Herring Hayim, David Stillman, Jonah Stillman
• Assisted by: Stillman David (Foreword), Stillman Jonah (Foreword)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781538112168
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-1216-8
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Interpersonal Relations, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Friendship, Family & relationships, Social, group or collective psychology, Relationships and families: advice and issues, Sociology: family and relationships