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Informationen zum Autor Andrea Wigfield is Professor of Applied Social and Policy Research and Director of the Centre for Loneliness Studies at Sheffield Hallam University. She is a prominent researcher working to understand loneliness, its implications, and the interventions that can reduce it. She has published over 40 books, chapters, articles, and reports. Klappentext Overcome loneliness and feel connectedAll of us have felt lonely at some point in our lives. Although it can feel unpleasant, it's perfectly normal and is usually temporary. However, long-term loneliness is detrimental to our health and wellbeing and has become so widespread that the U.S. Surgeon General has warned of an "epidemic" of loneliness. This essential guide helps you to beat chronic loneliness by making positive connections with other people, accepting yourself, and gaining a sense of belonging to places.Inside...* Are you lonely and why?* Learn the risks of loneliness* Form meaningful relationships* Gain self-acceptance skills* Overcome loneliness during life's difficult transitions* Feel less lonely in youth, oldage, and every stage between Zusammenfassung Combat the rising epidemic of loneliness with trustworthy information and adviceLoneliness for Dummies helps readers understand loneliness and how to take steps to overcome this unwanted feeling. At some point in life, loneliness affects everyone. It can be triggered by unusual situations and events like children leaving home, losing a loved one, working remotely, moving, divorce, or retirement. It can also occur seemingly without reason. Thanks to this book, you don't have to be afraid of being lonely. Loneliness For Dummies explains that loneliness is a natural reaction that signals us to make a change. You'll learn the signs to look out for to assess loneliness, why people feel lonely, and most importantly, step-by-step actions you can take to reduce your feelings of loneliness. Read case studies of people who have felt lonely to see how they overcame loneliness. This book includes a simple scale to help you measure how lonely you feel, so you can identify which changes to make and assess your progress.* Learn why people feel lonely, including the situations that trigger loneliness and what this uncomfortable feeling means* Discover the signs of loneliness so you can recognize it in others and step in to help* Complete a questionnaire to gauge your own loneliness and identify steps you can take to feel less lonely* Make changes to your lifestyle that will lead to greater satisfaction in the long runThis is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who is currently feeling adrift without social connections and wants to make a change. Organizations looking for a reference for students or outreach professionals will also appreciate Loneliness For Dummies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Loneliness 5 Chapter 1: Loneliness and Why You Feel It 7 Chapter 2: Who's at Risk of Loneliness and How It's Measured 23 Chapter 3: The Wide-ranging Costs of Chronic Loneliness 45 Part 2: Creating Havens of Social Connection and Belonging 59 Chapter 4: Making Connections at Home 61 Chapter 5: Belonging in Your Community 87 Chapter 6: Finding Your Place at Work 101 Chapter 7: Interacting Through Technology 117 Part 3: Dealing with Loneliness During Life Transitions 135 Chapter 8: Overcoming Bereavement 137 Chapter 9: The Loneliness of Health Conditions and Disabilities 149 Chapter 10: Understanding the Interplay between Mental Health and Loneliness 171 Chapter 11: Becoming a Caregiver 187 Chapter 12: Making an Education or Employment Change 201 Part 4: Beating Loneliness 219 Chapter 13: Overcoming Loneliness Through Therapy or Healing Practices 221 Chapter 14: Developing Me...
