Social Wellbeing explores the profound impact of our relationships on emotional health, presenting a framework for building stronger social connections and improving communication skills. It highlights how essential elements like connection, communication, and navigation contribute to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Did you know that strong relationships can act as buffers against stress, increasing overall resilience? The book emphasizes that social skills are not innate but learnable, offering ways to actively cultivate and maintain healthy relationships for enhanced wellbeing.
The book approaches the topic through the three pillars of social wellbeing: connection, communication, and navigation. It begins by introducing these core concepts, drawing from psychology, sociology, and communication studies. Later chapters offer practical strategies for improving communication skills and handling conflict. The book argues that understanding family dynamics, managing conflict in romantic partnerships, and building positive workplace relationships are all key to social wellbeing.
