11/20/2023
This week, we celebrate the connections in our lives that help us heal. Swipe through to learn about the value of these connections and some resources to build more.
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On a brown background with extending hands and many smiling people, text reads: “Everyone Needs Connection”
On a tan background, light pink text says “Did you know, as naturally social beings… 1. Connections help prevent heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, and anxiety 2. Foster youth with lasting connections have a lower risk of food insecurity, economic hardship, and homelessness. 3. Connection improves health and ability to recover from physical and mental illness. 4. The quality of human relationships has a greater impact on wellbeing than quantity” Three people embrace.
On a tan background with pink blobs and extending hands, brown text reads: “Human Connection: Any positive relationship with a partner, coworker, mentor, friend, or family member provides beneficial love and support. People may be connected to a family they grew up in or a family they found and chose themselves.”
On a pink background with people celebrating and white hearts, text reads, “Show gratitude for enduring, positive relationships in your life, tag them below or share this post!”
On a pink background in a brown oval, text says, “Seeking Connections in Sacramento?” A list bellow in brown text reads: “Lavender Library for LBGTQ2S+
Sac Youth Center
Foster2Foster with Foster Hope
La Familia Counseling
Asian Pacific Community Counseling
Slavic Assistance Center
Loaves and Fishes Friendship Park, DM us for more”
On a brown background, white text reads “Sources: How Does Social Connectedness Affect Health?”
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 Mar. 2023, www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/affect-health.htm.
Kashef, Ziba. “Social Work Research Explores the Effects of ‘enduring Relationships’ for Older Youth in Foster Care.” UConn Today, 27 Sept. 2023, today.uconn.edu/2023/09/social-work-research-explores-the-effects-of-enduring-relationships-for-older-youth-in-foster-care/.”
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