The Loneliness Workbook

In the prelude to The Loneliness Workbook, Mary Ellen Copeland, PhD, says, “I have wanted to explore how other people resolve the issue of loneliness in their lives for a very long time, for as long as I have been aware of how good it feels to be closely connected with others – and how terrible it feels to be alone and unsupported.”

The Loneliness Workbook explores loneliness and how it relates your life. It helps you determine what kinds of friends and supporters you would like to have and how to build these kinds of relationships. Often loneliness is associated with negative thinking, so positive thinking is addressed. There are many ideas about how to relieve loneliness.

Tips on avoiding loneliness:
-- reach out
-- invite people over to eat (no one turns down dinner)
-- no one is going to ask to be your friend – be proactive
-- do an activity
-- start a conversation
-- be perceptive and listen
-- ask people to show off their talents

No one is exempt from loneliness – rich, poor, young, or old. One of our best defenses is to build a network of people, and yes pets, so we can help each other through the daily times, the tough experiences, and to celebrate the best occasions with. Loneliness does not have to be forever for anyone.

For information on The Loneliness Workbook and Wellness Recovery Action Plans visit www.mentalhealthrecovery.com