How to use courage, excitement to make social connections
We look at what research shows about how people can overcome fears and use these strategies to connect with others.
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We look at what research shows about how people can overcome fears and use these strategies to connect with others.
A young St. Cloud man started a program to connect senior citizens with students. The effort succeeded, but it’s tough to find students across Minnesota willing to organize similar events in their communities.
Students from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University joined a moderated conversation about social connectedness and loneliness.
Senior centers can help older adults combat social isolation and loneliness if they can attract members, offer interesting programs, and overcome transportation or technology barriers.
Outdoor programs teach children about nature through field trips and hands-on activities. Community partnerships make them possible.
The nonprofit organization Majority in the Middle aims to highlight the ways Minnesota's state legislators work together.
Harvest Hope Farm has a waitlist for its summer camps; experts say repeated exposure to nature benefits kids if organizers can break down barriers like cost.
It’s been three years since the Buffalo clinic shooting shook Minnesota hospitals. How much do additional security measures help?
What's it like moderating a dialogue event? Project Optimist's managing editor shares her experience.