ellness SeminarsWWCIGNA Behavioral Health

Living Single/Single Again

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Seminar Goals

• Discuss new ways to socialize

• Learn four part strategy for mastering loneliness

• Discuss how to meet potential romantic partners

• Understand benefits of EAP

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Socializing Activities

• Sports and fitness activities

• Entertaining at home

• Getting away on your own

• Getting to know people better at work

• Getting to know people in an intellectual or spiritual atmosphere

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Socializing Activities

• Hobbies and avocations

• Reaching out to former friends

• Volunteering for good causes and community activities

• Vacationing as an opportunity to socialize

• Weekends and holidays

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Four Part Strategy for Mastering Loneliness• Understand your underlying beliefs

about loneliness

• Resist the urge to do things you’ll be sorry for later

• Avoid the additional pain of believing you will not survive the situation

• Talk about your painful feelings

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Meeting Potential Romantic Partners• Personal introduction

• Doing things you enjoy

• Personal ads

• Clubs

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Meeting Potential Romantic Partners• Classes

• Health clubs

• Vacation and travel

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Inappropriate Partners

• Substance abuser

• Breeder of low self-esteem

• “Meteor” syndrome

• Rebound relationship

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Inappropriate Partners

• Illusion of maturity

• Fear of commitment

• Opposites attract

• Classical incompatibility

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Remember. . .

You do have power over your

life!

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Resources

• “The Art of Living Single” by Michael Broder, PhD

• “Searching for Courtship: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Finding a Good Husband” by Winnifred Cutler

• “The Rules: Time Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right” by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider

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Benefits of the EAP

• Confidential

• Prepaid

• Available 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

• Appointment Offered Within 48 Hours

• Telephonic consultation available

• Household Benefit

• Child care, elder care, and legal concerns