After over a decade of working with children, adolescents and their families, one truth has risen to the surface. My work is the most fruitful and meaningful when I make a connection with those who I ...

Now that my husband and I are in our 70s, it feels as if our social world has shrunk to the size of a postage stamp. Friends have moved away to be near their children, others are dealing with health ...

Darrin Henry remembers the moment, while serving in the Army National Guard, when an idea started to brew for a new job after his military service. “I went back to school, did online college…ended up ...

Dear Readers: On Sept. 23, I published two letters from older adults experiencing loneliness (“Still Grieving” and “Wants a Connection”). I asked those of you who have successfully found connection at ...

During the height of the COVID pandemic, Jeff Hawley learned precisely how difficult it was to get work done in his small home with three kids and a wife also working remotely next to him. Schedules ...

Young adults with newly diagnosed cancer may feel overwhelmed, but open communication with doctors and support groups can help them feel less alone. Young adults facing a new cancer diagnosis often ...

Thanksgiving is more than just a day on the calendar – it’s a beautiful opportunity to connect with those who matter most. For many women over 50, it’s a time to reflect on the family holiday ...

Artwork from Indigenous Australian artists is projected on walls and the floor in the immersive exhibition “Connection: Land, Water, Sky — Art & Music from Indigenous Australians” now showing at THE ...