Psychology · 6 min read
Belonging
Belonging is a physiological resource. Without it, regulation and recovery are harder. With it, they become possible.
More than connection
Belonging is the experience of being known, recognised and held by a group. It is not the same as having contacts, or being busy.
Research across health, work and military settings consistently links belonging to better recovery, lower risk and longer engagement.
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