Alone No More: Creating Connection and Building Your Village

By James K. Ellis

Find connection and community through simple, science-supported practices and heartfelt guidance.

Loneliness has become a defining condition of modern life. According to new data from the American Psychiatric Association, Gallup, and the University of Michigan, about one-third of US adults feel lonely weekly, and rates among young adults continue to climb.

If you are among them, Creating a Connected Life is your practical mental health resource--a book you can return to whenever you feel adrift or unseen, and a comforting presence on your bedside table. In this gently illustrated guide, Dr. James Ellis, a New York-based clinical psychologist, explores how loneliness affects the mind, body, and spirit, and how you can rebuild connection in realistic, human ways. This invaluable reference translates complex psychological concepts into accessible, soothing language and addresses loneliness through evidence-based practices, including:

How to recognize loneliness without shameWhat connection looks like and how it shows up in your day-to-dayHow to find your peopleSustaining connections through seasons and changes And much more
If you or a loved one is facing emotional disconnection, navigating digital isolation, or seeking meaningful wellness literature, Creating a Connected Life offers a compassionate guide to reestablishing a sense of belonging.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6PFZ512
• ISBN13: 9798317902346
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: Rock Point
• Length: 224 Pages