57. Normalizing Loneliness - a podcast by Tabitha & Anis

Loneliness is normal, although it might not feel so. Through changes in career, relationships, starting something new, getting to know your own self and your values, or going through difficult times, we have all experienced it. And yet we run from it because it's uncomfortable. On this episode Bavly Kost, a Spiritual Care Practitioner and Registered Psychotherapist, walks us through signs of loneliness, social pain, and what we can do to work through it. 

Episode Notes:

Bavly is a full-time practitioner at the Scarborough Health Network. He has a degree in History, Religious Studies, a Bachelor of Education, a Masters in Theology, and a Master of Pastoral Studies with a focus in Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy.He provides social, emotional and spiritual health care to facilitate wellbeing for patients, families, and staff. He works to emphasize and promote the importance of spiritual care, and co-chairs the Perinatal Bereavement Committee, which focuses on providing grief and emotional support for mothers, family members and staff.

Resources: 

CNN: 30% of Teens Breakup via Text Message 

Campaign To End Loneliness

Coronavirus: A Loneliness Epidemic?

Dr. Vivek Murthy writes about the importance of human connection in his book: "Together"

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