Strong, healthy friendships are critical to well-being…and democracy. We teach young adults and school communities how to build them.
A world in which none of us feels alone is possible.
We can learn how to connect well.
The problem: Even before COVID-19, nearly 1 out of 5 American adults reported that they did not have one person in their lives with whom they could be vulnerable and fully themselves. This number is likely even higher among young adults.
What the research shows: Strong and healthy friendships, friendships in which we can be vulnerable, connected, authentic, and joyous, are:
critical to holistic well-being
mitigate the impacts of traumatic experiences
strengthen our social fabric and democracy
For many people, friendships like these don’t just happen. They require intentionality and a variety of robust mindfulness, self-awareness, and communication skills. High-quality trainings can and do support the development of these skills.
Where we come in: A world in which none of us feels alone is possible because these skills can be taught and learned. This is why ConnectWellEd exists: to provide engaging, experiential, evidence-based friendship skills training to young adults so that everyone reaches adulthood with the skillset to connect well.
