Synopses & Reviews
InThe Community Building Companion, three psychologists with long records of community service offer a starter-kit of practical strategies you can use to find neighbors with common interests, work with others to find solutions to local problems, and discover new ways to have fun by participating in a variety of group activities.
An opening section on personal growth and problem solving shows you can begin to build your own interpersonal network and connect with your community for supportoeven if you start by feeling isolated and disconnected. A second section offers you a range of examples that show how to recognize which parts of your community are in need of help and how you can work to make it a better place. A final section invites you to invent new ways to connect with others in you community by developing your hobbies and interests into organized group activities.