Science of Social Support

 

 

 

 

This training was presented on
September 5, 2025

 

 

 

 


REPLAY & RESOURCES:
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TRAINING DETAILS: 

Research demonstrates that one in four children and one in five adults in the United States are struggling with loneliness resulting in behavioral health conditions. Social connections comprise an important component of a happy and healthy life. All people need support in their lives, and especially people who are struggling due to mental health or substance use conditions. This presentation addresses how to work with those in need of expanding their social connections. Data on the benefits of social connections will be provided, in addition to understanding how a lack of connection impacts individuals mentally and physically. Techniques for assessment and development of social connections will also be shared.

 

Participants will:

  • Understand the value and benefits of social support
  • Learn to utilize tools to assess social support
  • Be introduced to activities to enhance social support

Who Should Attend: All staff of family resource centers (FRCs), child abuse prevention councils (CAPCs), community-based organizations, and other child- and family-serving systems.

 

IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION:

  • This is a webinar-style training. This means that you will not be on camera and will not be able to see other learners. This training will not include breakout rooms. Opportunities to interact with the presenter(s) and other participants will be included.
  • This training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.
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MEET THE SPEAKER

Dr. Julie Radlauer is a keynote speaker, founder of Collectively, and best-selling author of CONNECT. 100 Ways to Create Happiness in your Life. As a leading expert in the social influences of mental health she uses her experience in Wraparound, social connections, and equity to impact communities, systems, organizations, and individuals. Her approach is collaborative, creative, and curious as she strives to educate the masses about how they can impact mental health for themselves and those around them. 

She has extensive experience in behavioral health, public health, and organizational development for more than 25 years. Through training, coaching, curriculum development, and writing she assists helping professionals in creating better outcomes with the youth and families they support. Her research on structural racism in the behavioral health field has led to the development of a national curriculum designed to create more equitable systems. 

She speaks internationally and participated as a TEDx Miami speaker on social support, and social connectedness and is passionate about creating a world where positive mental health is a human right. She is a fun, energetic and engaging speaker who guarantees that participants will walk away with tangible tools to support better mental health for all! To learn more about Dr. Radlauer, go to https://collectivelyus.org/.  

 

 

JULIE RADLAUER-DOERFLER, DrPH, LMHC

CEO, Collectively