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Summary:
Having a strong social support network is an integral part of building resiliency. This video guide asks you to explore who you would turn to in times of need and how you can strengthen your support network if necessary.
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u003ch3u003eSocial Supportu003c/h3u003ernWe all need other people. We feel better when we have people we know we can count on in difficult times. And we feel better when we are giving to others in their time of need. Forming friendships and supportive relationships will help us build our resiliency.rnrnIt’s important that we have people to reach out to when we need assistance. We often wait for others to reach out to us but it is imperative we learn to reach out to others and important to learn to ask for help. The more socially isolated we are, the more likely we will suffer from stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.rnrnIsolation impacts our mental wellness and our physical wellness. People who are more isolated may shorten their life expectancy as much as people who are obese, smoke or have hypertension. Giving social support can be as helpful to us as receiving social support. We can build strong relationships in both directions.rnrnu003cbu003eTo evaluate your social network, you can ask yourself:u003c/bu003ernu003culu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eWho can I count on to help me if I have just been fired from my job?u003c/liu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eWho would help me if a close family member died?u003c/liu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eWho helps me feel better when I am feeling down?u003c/liu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003e Who do I turn to for advice?u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernIf you do not have people to turn to at times like these, you will need to work on building your social support network. If you do not have enough people for these types of moments, you would need to enhance your network.rnrnu003cbu003eHere are some ways to build your network:u003c/bu003ernu003culu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eSmile and say hello to your neighbors.u003c/liu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eSmile and say hello to fellow co-workers you do not speak to often.u003c/liu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eCall a friend or family member to say hello.u003c/liu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eHave coffee with a friend or schoolmate you know is having a tough time.u003c/liu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eTake a class.u003c/liu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eJoin a group of people who like to do similar activities (u003ca href=u0022http://www.meetups.com/u0022 rel=u0022external nofollowu0022u003ewww.meetups.comu003c/au003e is a great place to find people in your area with similar interests).u003c/liu003ern tu003cli aria-level=u00221u0022u003eFind a place to do volunteer work.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e
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