(HS O'Connor 150680 2026) The Loneliness Epidemic Applying Social Brain Science to Treat Grief, Isolation, and Disconnecti...
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Course overview
Loneliness is now recognized as a public health epidemic - and neuroscience reveals why. Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor shows how trauma, loss, and disrupted attachment rewire the brain's capacity for connection - and how compassion-based, grief-informed interventions can help clients move from isolation to belonging. You'll learn how to: Recognize loneliness as a neurobiological imprint of trauma - not just a state of mind Use social neuroscience to help clients rebuild attachment and motivation for connection Apply grief- and compassion-based practices to transform social pain into healing and resilience
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Disclosure statements
Financial: Mary-Frances O'Connor has an employment relationship with the University of Arizona and receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Mary-Frances O'Connor has no relevant non-financial relationships.