Connection Prescription - Getting Healthy is Easier in a Group

Research shows that meaningful relationships are as vital to our health as nutrition and physical activity.  In fact, social connection has been dubbed a “prescription” for wellness. The social connection itself is a boost for your well-being—contributing to lower stress and a greater sense of purpose. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all get a prescription for connection.

 A few years ago I started a group of women friends and neighbors who wanted to connect to get healthier in more holistic ways.  To this day, whenever we connect, we love to talk about holistic healthy information and what we have tried or not tried.  There is so much information out there, it is nice to have someone else to bounce ideas off of and to learn together. 

Making healthier choices can be tough on your own, but when you’re part of a group, everything becomes easier—and more enjoyable!  Whether it’s trying to focus on eating healthy or gaining more muscle strength for healthier bones, the power of community can help motivate and sustain your wellness journey.

I love connecting with other women who are on their own health journey.  Everyone has something to offer and seeing health from a different perspective can be fun and motivating, especially when you can celebrate your wins together and add a few laughs into the mix of it!  

So, if you’re looking to get healthier, don’t go it alone. Find your tribe, and let the power of community help you reach your wellness goals more easily.  We would love to have you join us in our monthly Women’s Wellness Circle monthly on the 2nd Wednesdays of each month, 6-8pm.

Love,

Nurse Coach Therese

Resources

‘The Connection Cure:  The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service and Belonging’ book by Julia Hotz

Martino J, Pegg J, Frates EP. The Connection Prescription: Using the Power of Social Interactions and the Deep Desire for Connectedness to Empower Health and Wellness. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2015 Oct 7;11(6):466-475. doi: 10.1177/1559827615608788. PMID: 30202372; PMCID: PMC6125010.