newsreel #14 discussion - the social benefits of gatherings

discussion - the social benefits of continuing to gather

Conversation facilitated by Elizabeth Schiemer 

In this session Elizabeth along with  Jessica Fleming will look at the importance of social engagement and how events like labyrinth walks and gatherings (face to face and online) support our physical and psychological well-being in the face of continuing isolation. 

A very pertinent  topic as loneliness is on the rise and a lack of human connection can be quite harmful to your health. Denied opportunity to connect has put our health at risk  because it lowers our immune system

In this discussion we will ask why does  the labyrinth community and face to face interaction build healthy connections that can lower levels of anxiety and depression, raise self-esteem  and offer meaning and purpose to our lives? How are social strengths developed through group sharing and interactions? Is there healing power just being seen, heard and walking together at a gathering?

A very pertinent  topic as loneliness is on the rise and a lack of human connection can be quite harmful to your health. Denied opportunity to connect has put our health at risk  because it lowers our immune system.

Jessica brings a lifetime of training and experience to the conversation for she has a Master of Mental Health from John Hopkins University. Jessica and Misha Crosbie are active in the Southeast Queensland Labyrinth Hub  and  Co-directors of Soul Path Journeys. http://soulpathjourneys.com/   

In the Q&A Jessica will be asking "How has the group interaction at labyrinth walk gatherings served you?"

Elizabeth is a retired RN with a long-term interest and study of mind-body medicine.

We hope you can join us and join the discussion and Q&A .

“Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'.”