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Stay connected with supportive family members and friends. Continue participating in community activities and recovery support groups. Volunteer for a cause that is meaningful and physically appropriate to connect with others sharing the same interests. Avoid isolation by planning regular social interactions such as weekly family dinners or green tea with Tina or a friend.

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Community – John is creating community through his grief group and spending time with Tina. I would encourage him to continue this and explore other interests.

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John might strengthen his community by spending more intentional time with Tina and Amanda through shared meals or outdoor activities. He could also reconnect with supportive friends by making regular phone calls or joining a local support group where he feels understood and less isolated. Volunteering, attending community events, or participating in group activities could also help him build meaningful social connections and improve his emotional well-being.

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Set up standing time to chat with his family

Seek other couple friends to go on double dates with.

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volunteer at a church food bank

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John loves to walk his dog with his friend- making a standing twice a week time with that friend holds him accountable. He can also wake up with his girlfriend to walk 2 times a week

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Join a fantasy football league, join a recreational sports club, go to AA.

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Volunteering is a great way to get involved in community.

Another way to strengthen community is by attending outings in your area. Sometimes churches or community centers will have gathers that is a great to get involved.

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John could find volunteer work nearby to help get out of himself a bit.

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Joining a grief group and maybe finding a hobby that brings him joy will get him finding new communities

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1. Join a local group that is either associated with an activity you enjoy or find a new experience that you would meet new people.

2. Become a member of a local art league or card club.

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1) find a support group for the substance use - AA i have heard to be helpful for all kinds of substance issues, not just alcohol

2) spend time with your daughter and stretch yourself to talk thru the loss of your wife/her mom with her, recall and share the joys that you had with her as well as the hard times - give yourselves permission to acknowledge what things you didn't like as well as what you loved.

3) connect with others in your community who share similar hobbies/interests - keep it light to balance the tougher and more emotionally challenging connections you have with your support group and your daughter

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Where he lives he could see if their is a neighborhood group and he could even join a local community center to get in touch with those of his age group.

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Due to Johns substance abuse, he can go to a support group, so he doesn't feel like he is going through this alone

He can also volunteer at a local food bank or maybe food kitchen.

Finding an activity, he likes and join a meet-up or other type of club.

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John should think of a hobby he enjoys, or take one up he would like to learn, and find a way to do so in a group setting.

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John should think of a hobby he enjoys, or take one up he would like to learn, and find a way to do so in a group setting.

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John could find ways to get more involved in his local community. He could see if there is a senior center where he can volunteer. He could also schedule a meal or a walk with one of his daughters or all his kids (if this is feasible) once a week.

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Taking time to connect with friends or be a part of a group is very important. Consider taking up a new hobby, joining a group, or getting involved in your local church.

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John could join a walking group or a group geared towards healing addiction to build social connections.

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Volunteer in the community of his peers

Join a senior physical activity group.

Find a hobby that includes a group of people in the community and the same age group.

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Discover a new hobby that will encourage him to socialize with others

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John can connect with the Senior Center and get involved with them. He could also volunteer at an animal shelter or local group that he would like to be a part of.

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Helping others is known to also help us. Try to volunteer at a local farmers market or animal shelter. Meet new people you can connect with and create meaningful life experiences.

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Stay in community engagement by attending local events and maybe join the local gym or health program.

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Stay in community engagement by attending local events and maybe join the local gym or health program.

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finding a mens group at his local church or YMCA may be a great outlet for John

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finding a mens group at his local church or YMCA may be a great outlet for John

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YMCA

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Investigate clubs in his community that sound appealing. Book club? Volunteering? Garden club? Keeping our streets clean club? Maybe volunteering or joining a grief counseling group.

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Take on a new hobby to meet people. Plan outings with Tina and daughter.

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Going to a support group for addiction or CVD.  Volenteer at a local homeless shelter.  Go to church or join a bowling league

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Going to a support group for addiction or CVD.  Volenteer at a local homeless shelter.  Go to church or join a bowling league

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Volunteer at the local library or food bank. Grocery shop for a neighbor. Mow a neighbor’s yard.

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Volunteer within the community! Get involved in recycle day if the town has one. Volunteer at the animal shelter.
Join the YMCA and take advantage of the classes offered

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Maybe try going to a local community center and finding a class or group you'd like to join.

Walking around a local farmers market is a great way to meet new people and start conversations.

Volunteer for something you care about!

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Volunteer for an organization that you would love to help. Seek a support group and find a hobby.

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Volunteer for an organization that you would love to help. Seek a support group and find a hobby.

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Join walking group
Join yoga class
Talk and share openly with friends and family about his struggles and changes he’s work on. Lean on friends and family for support when needed.

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support group and volunteer with friend .

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AA groups, healthy cooking lessons, continued grief support…

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AA groups, healthy cooking lessons, continued grief support…

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AA is a tried and true method of recovery from alcohol abuse, he can discuss his challenges and feelings to others who have been there and back and even discover there are always those there with infinitely more harrowing stories. Some instruction on how to prepare healthy food at home could provide him with more inspiration and confidence, it’s something he and Tina could do together and an opportunity to meet new people. John would do well to keep up the grief support group and as he heals, he could be of more support to the newly grieving.

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Keep up with his bereavement support group consider being a mentor to someone else 

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Keep up with his bereavement support group consider being a mentor to someone else 

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Volunteer at the local animal shelter, join a cooking class, or book club. 

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Volunteer at the local animal shelter, join a cooking class, or book club. 

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Start a neighborhood walking group with Tina. Have a potluck night with another couple or some of his and Tina's friends. Volunteer at a local animal shelter. Start a book club or have a gaming night with Tina and his daughter.

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Socialize. Go meet some new people around your community. Find out where you can volunteer and how you can help out within the community.

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-Find a hobby and join a community interested
-Have him join a community or church who will support him
-Volunteer

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Join a support group for his substance abuse, like AA.

Take a cooking class to learn how to prepare more meals with all the new foods he is incorporating into his diet.

Join an exercise class, like yoga, or maybe even a bowling team or something!

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Join a walking or hiking group with Tina!

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He can spend time at his local library and find bedtime literature for himself. There are people to meet and opportunities for community engagement at some. He can encourage more potlucks with his family and encourage each member to bring a friend. He can find a place of spiritual gathering.

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He can spend time at his local library and find bedtime literature for himself. There are people to meet and opportunities for community engagement at some. He can encourage more potlucks with his family and encourage each member to bring a friend. He can find a place of spiritual gathering.

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-Volunteering at a food pantry
-Teaching his expertise to others via workshops or online
-Volunteering at a church

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Take classes at his local rec center or community college. Join a walking group. Taking his dog to the dog park is also a great way to involve community in his life.

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John could explore his community online events pages to see what festivals happen throughout the year, and attend those that look fun to him...and maybe take Tina and friends along with him, too. Also, many times when going through a difficult time, seeking out community in a church can help, and he might try to find a church that he's comfortable attending. He could also meet friends for dinner at a restaurant, a park, a dinner cruise...explore the town where he lives and invite friends to join.

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Consider taking a healthy cooking class. This can help to give you ideas while you are trying to reduce processed foods. Consider having a few friends over for lunch or dinner from time to time and use the new recipes you learn from the healthy cooking classes.
Consider joining a local group that has your shared interest such as gardening, a meditation group, church, mosque, or temple.

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Continue with his support group. Take his dog to a dog park regularly to keep up his new friendships. Call Tina for a date and have lunch or dinner with his daughter on a regular basis. Planning ahead will give him something to look forward to when he is feeling lonely.

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1. Join the YMCA
2. Find a club or a church to become involved with.
3. Find a place to volunteer

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Find a fun activity that you have never tried before whether it is joining a cooking class or yoga class or art class or bowling expand your horizons and meet some new friends.

Have fun family nights with 🤬 bean bag toss game and a BBQ with your daughter and Tina and invite some of your friends.

Take hikes and a picnic with Tina and your dog.

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-continue with his grief support group
-family meals
-dog parks to meet other dog parents

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Having a support group to be apart of can not only help the community but also yourself. It is a since of belonging outside of those that are in your home or close to you in life. You get to create new friends that have similar issues going on that you have and you all could come up with ways to help anyone else that may be going through the same thing.

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you are in the bereavement group, you have a new relationship with Tina, Amanda comes over weekly and you guys connect during the week, your dog has friends at the dog park. You are doing a great job connecting.

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He can go to a local grieving community to see if he can meet others. If he has a religious affiliation he can show up to church events. He can also join a fun boccee or social club. 

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He can go to a local grieving community to see if he can meet others. If he has a religious affiliation he can show up to church events. He can also join a fun boccee or social club. 

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1. Find a hobby or class to take, and maybe invite Tina to join so that it can be another way for them to bond.
2. Make a weekly dinner plan with his daughter to maintain his relationship with her (ex. Sunday night family dinner)
3. Visit a new dog park or go on a new hike/walk once a week to potentially meet new people with shared interests.

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find a club to join based on a hobby he loves.

continue with his support group for the loss of his wife.

spending more quality time with his daughter and tina.

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1. Try joining a class that peeks your interest at your community college
2. Gather with friends for potluck
3. Attend grief share programs that will help him realize that what he is feeling is completely normal and part of the process.

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1. Try out a hobby in a group setting.
2. He likes dogs, so visiting dog parks and meeting other dog owners could help him find new friends.
3. Invite another couple for a double date with Tina and himself.

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1) Continue the support group.
2) Volunteer for an organization that is meaningful.
3) Take a class.

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1) Find friends at the dog park that Sadie can play with as well
2) Weekly lunch dates with his daughter
3) Weekly date nights with Tina

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1.  He can hangout with his friends and his dog at the park.
2.  Group exercise class.
3. Family dinners

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Go to dog parks with his puppy to meet other people. Do volunteer work and if he is interested in faith based groups he can join a congregation for support.

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1.Take Sadie to the dog park or dog training classes to learn new skills and meet some new people.
2. Regularly attend grief support groups or smoking cessation support groups
3. Join a garden club

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1. Planning specific outings with his daughter or Tina, so they are enjoying activities that will build memories and strengthen their bonds.
2. Finding a support group of people who are interested in quitting smoking.
3. Learn about his community by finding activities and volunteer opportunities that he is interested in joining.

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Spending time with his daughter and Tina can help increase John's sense of community. Think of some activities you can do together like go on a hike or start a garden together. He can also join support groups, complete volunteer work or throw dinner parties to strengthen his community.

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Hangout with his kids and Tina virtually. Find a hobby they all enjoy and do it together or talk about having done it.

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Find something that interests you and seek out others that like that thing too. Find a fun activity to do with others. Try something new that you have always wanted to do before like ballroom dancing or rock climbing. Whatever it is. Find the fun in life to help to destress and be with likeminded people.

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Some volunteer work, take a class on a new interest or hobby get a part time job.

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Some volunteer work, take a class on a new interest or hobby get a part time job.

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Join a support group for quitting smoking whether online or in person. Continue to develop friendship with Tina and perhaps include some of her friends at the Super Bowl or such activity he might like to host. Discover what is happening locally in his community and perhaps there is something he might like to join in on. Either helping the community with something or just for fun!

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volunteer for an organization he cares about, continue to reach out to a grief support group, ask another member to get together for tea or a walk regularly, call his daughter or Tina when he is feeling lonely.

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volunteer for an organization he cares about, continue to reach out to a grief support group, ask another member to get together for tea or a walk regularly, call his daughter or Tina when he is feeling lonely.

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Cultivate groups of people around your other interests, or take Sadie to the dog park and meet other dog owners to establish new connections and friendships.

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Join support groups. Find an exercise that you enjoy and gather friends from work or old friends from school. Go with Tina and Sadie to a nearby dog park and get to know other owners.

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Join support groups. Find an exercise that you enjoy and gather friends from work or old friends from school. Go with Tina and Sadie to a nearby dog park and get to know other owners.

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Having dinner parties for you and your girlfriends families and friends trying some new eating for health recipes
Scheduling a weekly walk in the park with your daughter, maybe with a picnic
Joining a book club which will also help you be inspired to read books at night instead of watching tv

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Seek out a support group
Host a family gathering with Tina

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Find a community meet up or class you can incorporate into your routine.

Consider trying group therapy.

Think of a way to give back to your community monthly. Volunteer work? Leaving positive reviews of places you love? It can be anything that supports the success of others or the environment.