What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications CONNECTEDNESS

What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications CONNECTEDNESS A sense of community Linking with others in meaningful relationship A sense of belonging and identity Part of something larger than yourself Mutual concern, mutual support Disconnected people may become lonely, alienated, depressed, homeless

What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications CONNECTEDNESS Pay It Forward Your people shall be my people… Habitat for Humanity (60-sec “All Walks of Life” video)

What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications CONNECTEDNESS Relational outcomes Mutual support Child development Physical health Personal achievement Academic success We’re all in this thing together!

What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications CONNECTEDNESS Verbal and nonverbal immediacy cues reduce the distance personal warmth and approach appropriate touch Self-disclosure met with empathy Cognitive – I know what you’re saying Affective – I understand how you feel Behavioral – I care about you

What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications CONNECTEDNESS Attitude Be aware that you need others and desire interpersonal contact Process Express this desire through competent communication Decision Choose daily to connect with others in meaningful ways

What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications CONNECTEDNESS TipsTips How to make friends TipsTips How to be more sociable Yes, but how?

What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications CONNECTEDNESS Required Readings American children are starving for more connectedness American children Hardwired to Connect – A report on social connection in America Hardwired to Connect The Native American perspective – An essay by Ruth Thunderhorse The Native American perspective Family dinners as a means of connecting daily Family dinners The many health benefits related to social connectednesshealth benefits Connectedness at school brings a sense of belonging and support Connectedness at school Prompts for Today’s Journal Entry To what extent do you agree or disagree with Dr. Blankenhorn’s ideas about American culture, as stated in the first article?