Resources
Below are a selection of publicly available, user-friendly resources designed to support and inspire social connection through gathering.
Social Wellness Toolkit
National Institutes of Health
This toolkit by the NIH offers six strategies to help improve your social health. It provides practical tips for building stronger relationships and fostering a sense of belonging in your life.
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What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast
In this episode of What Now? with Trevor Noah, Trevor Noah and political scientist Robert Putnam explore why community and social connection are more essential than ever.
Learn MoreThe New Rules of Gathering Guide
Priya Parker
Priya Parker's "New Rules of Gathering" provides a framework for transforming gatherings into meaningful experiences by focusing on purpose and connection. The guide offers practical strategies to enhance interactions and foster a sense of community, making every gathering more intentional and impactful.
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Belonging Begins With Us
This platform provides a list of specific, interest-based ideas to connect with others. Each option on the list is linked to a program or platform you can use to connect based on your interests.
Learn MoreThe Family Dinner Project
The Family Dinner Project
A nonprofit initiative that encourages families to connect through food, fun, and conversation. Their website offers recipes, conversation starters, and games to help make family dinners more engaging.
Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community
Robert D Putnam
In a groundbreaking book based on vast data, Putnam shows how we have become increasingly disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and our democratic structures– and how we may reconnect.
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