Social Wellbeing

What it's all about: Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system

Some questions to ask yourself to gauge your Social Wellbeing:

• Do I connect well with others and foster healthy friendships and relationships?
• Do I feel a sense of belonging in a community?
• Do I feel supported by my family?
• Do I have a strong social network?
• Do I have at least one close friend whom I trust and can confide in?
• Can I communicate my feelings effectively?
• Do I interact easily with people of different ages, backgrounds, races and lifestyles?
• Do I feel comfortable communicating face-to-face with others?
• Do I frequently feel lonely?

Here are a few suggestions and resources:

• Reflect on yourself and your social needs. What aspects of your social life do you enjoy? What parts would you like to improve?
• Join an SCC club or student organization
• Take a Communication class, such as Introduction to Human Communication (COM100) or Interpersonal Communication (COM110). 
• Take the first step and start a conversation with a classmate!
• Practice self-disclosure.
• In class, participate in group discussions and practice active listening.
• Make an effort to keep in touch with supportive friends and family.
• Understand the differences between healthy and unhealthy intimate relationships
• Talk to one of the SCC Counseling Faculty members if you are struggling to find or maintain supportive social relationships