Friendship Bracelets and the Longing to Belong
By: Sharon Cooper
Friendship bracelets are back! Cheap, colourful beads, some with letters, all tied with elastic string, has flooded society once again. Read more
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The Art of Conversation: Are You an Illuminator or a Diminisher?
By: Brian Harris
I recently watched a YouTube talk in which David Brooks discusses his new book How to Know a Person – which explores listening to and seeing others well. Read more
Creating Safe Neighbourhoods Starts With a Single Word
By: Georgia Free
When I was a child, I remember spending my weekends playing in the street, from dawn until dusk, knowing that if I needed anything I could run across the road to Penny and Phil – my neighbours- turned-adopted grandparents. Read more
This Simple Act Can Really Make Your Life Count
By: Sheridan Voysey
One day in 2011, Emily Kenward was walking down Lavender Street in Brighton, UK. She’d walked this street many times before, but now saw it with fresh eyes. Read more
Building a Sisterhood for Women to Support Each Other
By: Michelle Nortje
We know that women’s mental health can be impacted by several risk factors to health, such as hormonal fluctuations, lifestyle choices, genetics, and body image, to name a few. Read more
How to Build a Strong Support Network: 3 Keys
By: Lauren Chee
I have been preparing for a major life transition into parenthood, and part of my preparation has involved reflecting on my support network. Read more
Check In With Others to Show Your Support
By: Valerie Ling
A couple of years ago I attended a conference about support for first responders. What really stood out to me was the focus on creating a culture where people check in on one another. Read more
Why Can’t Us Men Tell Each Other How We Feel?
By: Sheridan Voysey
For the last few weeks I’ve been swimming in numbers. Working towards Friendship Lab’s release into the world, we did a survey on adults and friendship. Read more
Friends and Why We Need Them
There is a reason we love television shows and movies that focus on a group of friends. Read more
