Social

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Social well-being involves understanding yourself and others with empathy, and cultivating strong, positive relationships built on trust, respect, and interdependence. Social well-being encourages you to balance your social life and commitment to others with your personal boundaries and responsibilities, and to nurture healthy connections with family, friends, intimate partners, coworkers, and community.

You can contribute to your social well-being by:

  • joining clubs or organizations that interest you and attending campus events
  • meeting new people with similar interests and from different backgrounds
  • staying connected with friends and with family and setting aside intentional quality time to strengthen those relationships
  • building a support network of safe relationships where you can share thoughts and feelings, and give and receive care
  • practicing and learning skills related to healthy communication, intimacy, active listening, boundary setting, and conflict
  • spending alone time every day to tend to yourself and your needs
  • appreciating others by offering compliments and expressing gratitude

Some resources at Swarthmore that support your social well-being include student clubs and activities, the InterCenter, and Counseling and Psychological Services.