If you haven’t been living under a rock, you are likely aware of AI use and its growing popularity in virtually every area of our lives.

In a world that often moves so fast, it’s easy to forget the power of meaningful connection. That’s why Social Wellness Month is a much-needed reminder that our relationships are essential to living a healthy, balanced life.

“I don’t know how to connect with my teen” is a phrase I hear often from parents. They express concern because their once bubbly, talkative, and affectionate child suddenly becomes a temperamental, hormonal teenager who retreats to their room as soon as they get home from school.

As social creatures we long for safe connections with others.  And yet often this experience eludes us and leads to feelings of isolation and loneliness.  What creates this disconnection? And how can we make a shift towards connection with safe others?  While this shift is very possible, I also recognize that it is very hard work. The hard work is well worth it when we find safe relational connections.