How to Stay Emotionally Connected from a Distance
Whether it's over the phone, online, a drive-by sign or old fashion letter writing, staying connected while from a distance is important for our mental health.
Try 3 ways to make/keep connections.
- Express Concern to Connect — Social Support Worksheet (pdf)
- Express Kindness to Connect — 2-4-6-8 Appreciation BINGO (pdf)
- Express Interest to Connect — Interest Inventory (pdf)
Express Concern to Connect
What you might say when reaching out:
I can’t believe it’s been 2 weeks not seeing you. What have you been up to? How are you adjusting to the online class format?
I know it’s been a while, but I wanted to see how you are doing. I thought of you today, and wanted to check in to see how things have been going?
Think through the categories below to identify who you will contact.
Download Social Support Worksheet
Express Kindness to Connect
2-4-6-8 Appreciation BINGO
Express Interest to Connect
FOCUS 2 guides users through a reliable, intuitive career and education decision making model to help them choose a college, select a major, explore occupations, make informed career decisions and take action in their career development.
Use this tool to explore your interests. Then connect with online and UH communities.
Instructions
- Log in
- Use access code: uhcougars
- Complete the following 2 sections:
- Work Interest Assessment
- Leisure Assessment