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Belonging
The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides
Belonging is fundamental to living a happy life, yet one in five Americans suffers from chronic loneliness. Did you know that even adults with children experience the most loneliness? Research shows that people who feel a sense of belonging are overall healthier and have a better quality of life.
This book provides science-backed methods for fostering belonging with and for those around you. Especially powerful for parents and caregivers, the author shares that connection between a child and the adults in their life establishes a strong base for addressing life’s challenges. Use the techniques in this book as a source of inspiration and understanding about humans’ critical need to belong.
Author: Geoffrey L. Cohen
Year of Publishing: 2022
Number of Pages: 448
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Reviews
pauljohnsonbend (verified owner) –
Thankful this book is available, such an important message for all of us.
Danielle Stolk (verified owner) –
So relevant. Human connection and “belonging” are so important to our well-being.
allison verdries (verified owner) –
Great addition to collection. Great for parents and in school.
Tamara Walchak (verified owner) –
Informative book with a great message to remind us how connection is powerful to our survival.
Elizabeth Otten (verified owner) –
So thankful to add this to my collection of books
Elizabeth Otten (verified owner) –
Great information on connecting and belonging in a world of disconnect
brookedjackson (verified owner) –
This book is fairly long and dense, but it’s written with a really great tone that makes it easier to read. Lots of important references (well researched) too!
breanna stoutenburgh (verified owner) –
I really appreciated the section on attunement. p.325-328
Mari Stout (verified owner) –
Encouraging and practical read to help us all build the community at work, school, and in our neighborhood.
Mari Stout (verified owner) –
I love evidence backed techniques even more when the same strategies for the workplace community apply to my own neighborhood!
mingomom (verified owner) –
This book took me two days to read, I just couldn’t put it down. I’d recommend it to everyone! Such an important message.
Anne Bernard (verified owner) –
I am so glad to add this to my bookshelf. Belonging should be the core value of every organization.
Jess_Note (verified owner) –
Interesting chapter on belonging in school.
Tay Mcedwards (verified owner) –
Great addition to collection with an important message.
german (verified owner) –
Wow this is such a great book. I’m grateful that it is available as part of this collection. I’m excited to share it with friends especially mothers, family, and coworkers.
vireogirl (verified owner) –
Packed full of interesting studies related to belonging. I was particularly interested in the idea of value affirmation helping people feel like they belong and making space for others to belong.
[email protected] (verified owner) –
Cohen one of my favorites….belonging and health Chapter 11 was a very informative.
Jessica Evans (verified owner) –
This book was insightful about why we need to belong as humans. It also provides perspectives that I was unaware of. Worth the read!
Kyramo (verified owner) –
Decent read, has definitely good messages.
Ashley Johnson (verified owner) –
so needed for today’s times.
Savanna Rilatos (verified owner) –
The message is so important! Belonging is essential for everyone.
Firechild94 (verified owner) –
This book is very well written and well researched. I really enjoyed the tone that was set and the important message it gave.
Lindsay (verified owner) –
Great book.
jan (verified owner) –
Such a great resource
kelli.conraads (verified owner) –
Interesting read, especially if you are a leader. Shows the importance of connection and why the feeling of belonging is so needed.
Chloe Lundabolt (verified owner) –
This is a wonderful book with an important message. I was pleasantly surprised by the cover as it is different from what’s shown on the website, but I actually prefer it!
Angela Graves (verified owner) –
This is a wonderful book about the power of connection and a sense of belonging. Great for rural building.
Dana Goodale (verified owner) –
This was a great read and important reminder for everyone. Glad I chose it.
Firechild94 (verified owner) –
This books is great. It shows how humans need a sense of belonging in their crazy world.
Hilary Mankofsky (verified owner) –
This is a powerful book about a really important concept, belonging. Although so many Americans are lonely, there are small and simple steps we can all do to foster a culture of belonging in all of the places that we are a part of in our community. Recommend this book!
sueone (verified owner) –
Great information.
mvehapi (verified owner) –
A great resource for our communities and the world.
drutledgekfalls (verified owner) –
“Belonging” has been very enlightening, especially from my perspective in a community that is polarized, yet very closed-minded. A great read for anybody, but especially for community builders.
nunnj (verified owner) –
Such an important message about building connections and community around you! Loved it!
Sarah Swanson (verified owner) –
Amazing book with great insight, absolutely essential reading for those living a life thinking “it was fine for me, they’ll turn out alright.”
Kelsey Taylor (verified owner) –
Such important information for everyone to know!
nonirose (verified owner) –
Cohen points out a nicer wave to live – kindness, manners, and listening more to begin to belong more. However, it doesn’t seem like a book about belonging, it’s more about highlighting differences and saying to go back to basics is not practical advise.
RobynW (verified owner) –
Interesting, well-written, mostly sharing examples of how common sense has been backed up by research over the years. A little off-putting how often the author referenced old research and prefaced it by saying that the study could never be done today because it was deeply unethical and impacted children, but the study was performed by someone he had known well for decades and supported his thesis, so he was sharing it anyway.
Masterkeys (verified owner) –
this is a must read for anyone wanting to understand and respond well to our current tension and division
Summer (verified owner) –
Not a “thin” book, but the type-set is large and it is an easy read. Well-researched but conversational rather than academic. The sections are well-defined and properly ordered, giving practical ideas for how to make things better after clearly explaining the problems.
JC (verified owner) –
Unfortunately, I did not received this book so I can not write the review. I have tried to contact the company, but no response.
AmyB (verified owner) –
An important read that intertwines science & research with its storytelling to connect with the reader.
Rene Hendricks (verified owner) –
Maslow’s first need-a relevant book in times where social media devices many
Emily Coatney (verified owner) –
This felt a little method-heavy, like Cohen was really striving to make it fit into a formula. Lot of jargon but overall a great read.
RoseRobin (verified owner) –
I absolutely loved this book. I just moved to a new area and feeling connected to those around me is of huge value. I really appreciate this offering.
Comm Action Head Start Disability Specialist Jodie Kainoa (verified owner) –
Connection is so important. This book has an important message.
jmczech14 (verified owner) –
This book provides evidence-based, practical advice on how to bridge the gap in an increasingly polarized world.
msalazar (verified owner) –
Interesting book, great read.
EM (verified owner) –
Beautiful book! So important.
Erin Taylor (verified owner) –
This book was easy to read and follow with some great key concepts about belonging. I see lots of applications to this in the world around me. I can be intentional about creating spaces where individuals feel as though they belong.
garciac113 (verified owner) –
Great addition to my collection and to share with others
Karla Macy (verified owner) –
This was a great and informative book.
[email protected] (verified owner) –
This book was a great reminder of what we need to refocus and create a sense of belonging in our work and community.
T A (verified owner) –
Gorgeous book about something that is essential for all of us!
Mchugkd11 (verified owner) –
Very well written and researched with powerful stories used to illustrate concepts.
Artesha Ballard (verified owner) –
An interesting read.
landonhirz (verified owner) –
Such an important message.
AmandaAdams (verified owner) –
Such an important topic as society becomes increasingly isolated.
Susie Brubaker-Cole (verified owner) –
This is a brilliantly readable, science-based work that all will benefit from. We are so fortunate that this top scholar has translated the research for a broad audience.
Jannelie Portillo (verified owner) –
I felt like I belonged after reading this book.
anwhite711 (verified owner) –
Fantastic distillation of the research on belonging. This book is written in a way that is easily consumable for any reader interested in supporting other’s sense of belonging or understanding your own experiences.
Destiny Viles (verified owner) –
Love this!!
cdorrah (verified owner) –
This is such a timely topic! Thanks!
LelaniaK (verified owner) –
Wonderful book. The sense of belonging is so important.
amandalhoffman (verified owner) –
A really good synthesis of research on belonging with practical steps for increasing it.
Danellmb (verified owner) –
Good book. Helpful information for parents
Ruby Buchholtz (verified owner) –
A very insightful book about the human connection and how to nurture it.
Kiri Watson (verified owner) –
Absolutely loved this book and I’m glad to add it to my collection for my clients to enjoy as well.
Kiri Watson (verified owner) –
Absolutely loved this book. I’ve placed it on the shelf for my clients to enjoy as well.
pwmeyer (verified owner) –
As social media and politics continue to drive people apart, I am always looking for ways to connect with others. It’s hard work, but worth it in the end.
Delaney Zuarri (verified owner) –
Very interesting stuff, start of my first addition to my collection of psychology education
Ashley Christman (verified owner) –
This is a great book to help us build connections in all aspects of our lives. Sometimes we forget how important connection is to survival and our overall health. Very informative and you will not be sorry about adding this one to your collection.
realestate (verified owner) –
ez real good information
stormiautumn (verified owner) –
Ever since my Boyfriend died in a traffic accident I have isolated myself and have become very alone.
This book is a great reminder about the importance of fostering connections even when it is not easy.
Elizabeth Chavez Becerril (verified owner) –
Super interesting read, would recommend reading for people who feel stuck or unsure of what to do next.
Brittani Rodriguez-Olmos (verified owner) –
Such an important message
Sage Halvorson (verified owner) –
It was a good book to read.
Sage Halvorson (verified owner) –
It was a good book to read. I enjoyed learning. It was an interesting new though.
Anna Pickel (verified owner) –
Grateful for this book, such a great resource for staff and families!
Shonna Edwards (verified owner) –
This book shows how our deep need for social connection shapes our lives, well-being, and success. Cohen uses research and real-world examples to show how small interventions—like affirmations, inclusive messaging, and reframing challenges—can create profound shifts in belonging. Essential for anyone interested in fostering inclusion, improving relationships, or understanding the psychological power of connection. It’s especially valuable for educators, leaders, and therapists looking to create spaces where people feel truly seen and supported.
UngaJ (verified owner) –
This book was sad and powerful. It was a reminder, once again, that our human connection is fragile and should be preserved. Highly recommend.
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