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The loneliness cure : six strategies for finding real connections in your life / Kory Floyd, PhD.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, [2015]Description: 272 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1440582092
  • 9781440582097
Subject(s):
Contents:
"Brother, can you spare a hug?" -- Why do people need social connection? Hungry for connection ; Why we love ; How affection helps -- How affection hungry are you? Affection and you ; Living in an affection famine ; The misguided paths we follow -- Six strategies to overcome loneliness. Strategy #1 : be open to receiving affection ; Strategy #2 : invite and model the type of relationship you seek ; Strategy #3 : recognize diversity in affection displays ; Strategy #4 : nurture a variety of affectionate relationships ; Strategy #5 : beware of toxic affection ; Strategy #6 : be optimistic but realistic -- The end of loneliness.
Summary: "A guide intended to help readers become less lonely"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 158.2 F645 Available 33111008189447
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Rediscover the benefits of a real-life social network!

Although today's technology allows you to communicate with people all over the globe, it can also leave you feeling disconnected and unhappy in the real world. The Loneliness Cure helps you rediscover the power of socializing in person and finally find the affection you've been longing for. Written by communication expert Kory Floyd, PhD, this valuable guide details the causes of affection hunger, helps you assess your needs, and offers six compelling strategies for attracting more intimacy into your relationships and everyday life. This guidebook details the causes of affection hunger, helps you assess your needs, and shows you how to build genuine connections to those around you.

Whether you're looking to get the undivided attention of a friend, reconnect physically with a romantic partner, or grow closer to your family, this book provides you with the tools you need to lead a healthier, happier, and more affectionate life.

At head of title: Attract genuine affection.

Includes bibliographical references (page 271).

"Brother, can you spare a hug?" -- Why do people need social connection? Hungry for connection ; Why we love ; How affection helps -- How affection hungry are you? Affection and you ; Living in an affection famine ; The misguided paths we follow -- Six strategies to overcome loneliness. Strategy #1 : be open to receiving affection ; Strategy #2 : invite and model the type of relationship you seek ; Strategy #3 : recognize diversity in affection displays ; Strategy #4 : nurture a variety of affectionate relationships ; Strategy #5 : beware of toxic affection ; Strategy #6 : be optimistic but realistic -- The end of loneliness.

"A guide intended to help readers become less lonely"-- Provided by publisher.

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