Building a Support Network
A support network is a group of people in someone’s life who provide emotional and practical help. This group of people help you achieve your personal goals.
Creating a solid support network can be instrumental in navigating life’s challenges and celebrating successes. Whether you’re in a tough season in life or pursing goals, having support can make all the difference. Below, you will find some practical steps to creating cultivating meaningful connections.
Identify Your Needs
It can be very helpful to have a diverse group of people to help with emotional support, professional advice, and even friendship. Figuring out what you are looking for will be very helpful in the process of finding a support network or building upon your already existing network. Consider including family, friends, colleagues, mentors, and other members of your larger community. Each connection can bring their own life experiences, skills, and insight.
Nurture Existing Relationships
As stated, you can include family and friends in your support network – you don’t have to start from scratch. Invest time in those who you think can strength your network through good communication and cultivation.
Be Genuine and Authentic
Authenticity goes a long way with connecting with others. Be open and honest with your support network about challenges your face, emotions, and needs you might have. Express how they can support you – whether that might be regular check-ins, phone calls, coffee, etc. Communication is key.
Join Community Groups
Finding others in your community who have shared interests can be super helpful in finding others to relate to – both online or offline. This could mean therapeutic groups, grief groups, workshops, conferences, fun community events, or recreational sports teams. Social media platforms can also be helpful for finding community groups and events.
Celebrate Successes Together
While support networks can be super helpful when hard times occur. They are also great for celebrating wins – big or small!
Here at Atlanta Wellness Collective, we want to help. For support, contact us or request an appointment online.
This blog post was written by Anna Worden.
Disclaimer: This blog is not intended to substitute professional therapeutic advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about your health concerns and before starting or stopping therapies. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct professional advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.
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