Building and Maintaining Personal Connections

Building, strengthening, and maintaining relationships are essential aspects of our emotional well-being, but they can be challenging for many people. Relationships require time, effort, and clear communication. For some, issues like anxiety, past trauma, or fear of vulnerability can make it difficult to foster these connections, leading to feelings of isolation or frustration.

Healthy relationships are built on trust, understanding, and mutual respect, but maintaining them also means navigating challenges with patience and empathy. It’s important to recognize when you’re struggling to connect and take steps to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and seek support if needed.

In this video, Dr. Paul Johnston shares practical tips for overcoming these barriers and nurturing meaningful relationships. Together, we can learn how to better support our connections with others and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.