March 18, 2024
What is the Heart Behind the Togetherness Project?
by Julia Mattson
Togetherness:
All of you together are the one body of Christ, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it.
1 Corinthinians 12:27
Togetherness Project is a growing organization with the mission of helping young adults in this day-in-age find wellness resources and therapy. We desire to cultivate a future where every college student and young adult thrives emotionally, physically, and relationally. Sometimes what is needed is the tools and support to navigate life’s challenges, which is what Togetherness Project desires to offer. We desire to build stronger connections, enhance emotional well-being, nurture healthy relationships, and empower young people.
How is mental health among college students?
There are approximately 20 million young adults enrolled in higher education and we are seeing an alarming trend of mental health issues nearly doubling in the last decade. This highly affects student retention and success rates. A 2020 study shows that 90% of college counseling center practitioners self-reported burnout. Then another study in the same year found that 78% of psychiatrists self-reported burnout. 92% of college counseling center directors self-reported burnout and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the average rate of mental health practitioner burnout was between 21% and 61%.
What is Togetherness Project doing to empower college students?
Togetherness Project has developed and is continuing to develop resources to empower the next generation. The opportunity to schedule a 20-minute free coaching session - to figure out how you can best be encouraged - can be found on the Togetherness Project website. The new Signals of Love Book on Amazon provides material that emphasizes the importance of respect, empathy, and effective communication in all types of relationships. The workshops and educational materials help students to develop strong relationship skills that will guide, serve, and nurture the next generation of emotionally healthy and socially responsible individuals.
A new resource is Eva, your Emotional Virtual Assistant. Togetherness Project strives to equip students with coping mechanisms and emotional intelligence tools to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. This easy-to-use wellness tool is accessible online at evahelp.me, where you have the option to create a profile so it can best suit your needs and desires. It is powered by cutting-edge conversational AI and is based on support from the Enneagram model. The more it is used, the best it can cater to your specific needs and support you as an individual. You can check it out today at evahelp.me.
With your help, we can continue to provide resources and access to young adults who are seeking knowledge, tools, and wellness in their lives. On the Togetherness Project website and social media, you can find ways to support through donation and awareness.
Question: Contact Melody Lovvorn
Executive Director of Togetherness Project
melody@togethernessproject.com
205-910-8973
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