Interpersonal Relations, Mental Illness, Pathologies, Parenting & Relationships, Social Sciences, Sociology 

Whether you live in an urban or rural area, are single or married, reside near or far from your family, you will find the many opportunities explored here to be exciting sources of community. Creating Community Anywhere covers support groups, workplace teams, new forms of residence sharing, social clubs, neighborhood associations, discussions groups, spiritual communities. Creating Community Anywhere also profiles successful communities in the United States, offering modes of what works and solutions to overcome difficulties. Do you yearn for a close circle of friends who share your values? Do you long for the kind of extended family your grandparents shared? Do you wish to exchange ideas with like-minded others on a regular basis? If you dream of more emotional encouragement and practical support in your life, of more aliveness and fulfillment in your contact with the others, Creating Community tells you how to create it. Whether you live in an urban or rural area, are single or married, reside near or far from your family, you will find the many opportunities explored here to be exciting sources of community. Creating Community covers support groups, workplace teams, new forms of residence sharing, social clubs, neighborhood associations, discussions groups, spiritual communities. Profiles successful communities in the United States, offering modes of what works and solutions to overcome difficulties. Rich with inspiring anecdotes, quotations, cartoons, and photographs. Excellent resources listed. - from Amzon