Over 42% of youth have persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Currently loneliness is one of the biggest problems for kids. Collectively has a solution.
Collectively is grounded in social connection principles & research.
Collectively provides education, research, and implementation strategies that promote tangible tools to positively impact the mental health of youth, families, and individuals. Our programming is designed to help professionals, organizations, and communities create better social connections, support, and capital.
Collectively believes that social influences are critical to our mental health.
Social Connection • Social Support • Social Capital • Social Media • Social Justice
As a cornerstone of the work that we do, Collectively offers research-backed training on the social influences of mental health. Current research on the benefits of the social influences in our lives demonstrates that when we embrace the social aspects, we see both mental and physical benefits.
CONNECT. offers a variety of training initiatives to support individuals, organizations, and communities in understanding the benefits of social influences with tangible tools and techniques on how to improve your mental health.
The CONNECT. Social Influences of Mental Health Training incorporates an overview of the research about how the social aspects of our life impact our mental health.
How are social influences impacting your mental health?
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5-Star Reviews from CONNECT. Training Participants:
"I loved the Social Support training offered by Collectively; we received valuable and practical materials to help expand support for children and families. The training was both fun and useful!"
"This training was engaging in such a meaningful way! I felt seen, heard, and part of a community. It allowed me to reflect deeply on my own lack of social connections, which in turn helped me realize that I hadn't been focusing on this aspect for my clients. The trainer was incredibly knowledgeable and approachable, leaving me well-equipped to bring awareness to my clients' social connections or the lack thereof."
The 'CONNECT. The Social Influences of Mental Health' Training is available as a:
- One-hour overview presentation
- Half-day workshop
- Full-day interactive retreat
- Keynote address - speech about the benefits of the overall social influences of mental health or one particular social aspect
- Training & licensing program for your organization
CONNECT. presentations are also available as individual training events or in an interactive series:
- CONNECT. The Social Influences of Mental Health
- Building Social Connections
- The Science of Social Support
- How Social Capital Connects Communities
- Using Social Media to Improve Your Mental Health
- How Social Inclusion Uplifts Everyone
Published materials accompany the speaking events and are available for purchase.
About the CONNECT. Training Workbook
In "CONNECT. 100 Ways to Create Happiness in Your Life," we use science to help you meet your mental health needs. There is extensive research about how your everyday actions contribute to your mental health. The intention is to educate you about how you can actually take control of your mental health, before it gets to a crisis space. This book focuses on the Social Influences of Mental Health.
By understanding how social aspects of our lives impact our happiness and wellbeing, we can begin to incorporate everyday strategies into our daily practice. The goal is to harness these social influences to create the support that we need on a regular basis. By intentionally practicing the social aspects of your life, you can create the balance that you need to be happier and healthier. This book is designed to share research, tangible tools, and simple techniques.
Learn more about Collectively's 'Be Socially Connected' Training for Youth.
Are you feeling lonely? Do you feel that it’s difficult to make or keep friends? Collectively can help! Join us for a virtual relaxed, easy, fun-filled way to make new friends in your own community.
Interested in bringing the CONNECT. program to your organization?
Collectively offers the CONNECT. program to organizations. Our program includes organizational training and licensing.