Mental Health Pod Squad
Developing Strengths and Resources – Social
Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for professional treatment or advice. Please seek help from a licensed professional if you feel you or a loved one needs help. National Suicide Hotline Dial 988
In this episode, We will discuss how your well-being can impact the social domain and how important reciprocal relationships are for your happiness. Over the course of this episode, you will be provided with tools and concepts necessary to build your social confidence and to counteract loneliness, feelings of being left out, and isolation.
You are encouraged to follow the answer the questions in this episodes task, and to engage in conversations with other people and assess your current relationships.
Victory Proclamation I honor myself by courageously seeking connections that validate, uplift, and support me.
Task:
Engage in conversation with someone that you encounter each day. Think about your interactions this week. As you do, respond the to the following questions.
- Who are your top 10 relationships-those you spend time with?
- Do these significant relationships honor you…allow you to be who you are, accept YOU?
- Are some of these people critical and/or devaluing, do they ask you to be who they want you to be, instead of the real you?
- Do you find joy and happiness with those individuals who you consider to be personal relationships?
- Is there someone missing in your social landscape and how can I be courageous and reach out?
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About Jamie
Jamie is licensed in the State of Utah and certified nationally as a Recreational Therapist (RT). With over 10 years of experience working as an RT in mental health, she now is a professor at the University of Utah. Jamie is an ally and advocate and for college students and their mental health and well-being!
About Sandy
Sandy is also licensed in the State of Utah and certified nationally as a Recreational Therapist (RT). With over 48 years of experience working as an RT in mental health. She taught at the University of Utah for over 30 years and has focused her work on self-esteem, mental health, and wellness. Sandy is now retired and continues to advocate for mental health and well-being.
Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for professional treatment or advice. Please seek help from a licensed professional if you feel you or a loved one needs help. National Suicide Hotline Dial 988
In this episode, We will discuss how your well-being can impact the social domain and how important reciprocal relationships are for your happiness. Over the course of this episode, you will be provided with tools and concepts necessary to build your social confidence and to counteract loneliness, feelings of being left out, and isolation.
You are encouraged to follow the answer the questions in this episodes task, and to engage in conversations with other people and assess your current relationships.
Victory Proclamation I honor myself by courageously seeking connections that validate, uplift, and support me.
Task:
Engage in conversation with someone that you encounter each day. Think about your interactions this week. As you do, respond the to the following questions.
- Who are your top 10 relationships-those you spend time with?
- Do these significant relationships honor you…allow you to be who you are, accept YOU?
- Are some of these people critical and/or devaluing, do they ask you to be who they want you to be, instead of the real you?
- Do you find joy and happiness with those individuals who you consider to be personal relationships?
- Is there someone missing in your social landscape and how can I be courageous and reach out?
Be sure you subscribe and leave a review!
About Jamie
Jamie is licensed in the State of Utah and certified nationally as a Recreational Therapist (RT). With over 10 years of experience working as an RT in mental health, she now is a professor at the University of Utah. Jamie is an ally and advocate and for college students and their mental health and well-being!
About Sandy
Sandy is also licensed in the State of Utah and certified nationally as a Recreational Therapist (RT). With over 48 years of experience working as an RT in mental health. She taught at the University of Utah for over 30 years and has focused her work on self-esteem, mental health, and wellness. Sandy is now retired and continues to advocate for mental health and well-being.