CONNECTEDNESS: Belonging to a community

A human being needs to feel connected to a community or have a sense of belonging. As a young person we are connected to our family and dont rely on our friends. As we reach the stage of adolescence we rely on our peers for a sense of connectedness and therefore this can be seen as independence. These types of relationships teach us about our self and how to make clearer decisions. Our health can be affected when we feel like we dont belong. We all need to find an environment that allow us to feel safe and supported

List the groups to which you belong that create a feeling of connectedness. ! ! ! ! Why do you enjoy being a part of these groups?

List the qualities displayed by the group members. ! ! ! !