# Loneliness-Coping Workshops Dr. Anna McLaughlin Launches One-Day Event, 'Creative Connections' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-07-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-anna-mclaughlin References: [screenshot-media](https://screenshot-media.com/the-future/wellness/creative-connections-event/) & [creative-connection](https://www.creative-connection.ca/about-us)  Dr. Anna McLaughlin, a neuroscientist and founder of Sci-Translate, has announced the opening of a one-of-a-kind [mind-body health workshop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-oasis) called 'Creative Connections' that is geared towards those dealing with [feelings of loneliness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-trucks). The one-day event will take place at Selina’s Camden location in London. According to Dr. McLaughlin, the new event has been designed specifically for those looking to connect with like-minded individuals working in the [creative industries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativity-workshop-series), as this sector is made up of many freelancing creatives who often spend long periods of time on their own. In addition, the event will focus on teaching participants how to improve their well-being through interpersonal connections. “Despite having access to millions of online communities and being more digitally connected than ever, many of us live a lonely, isolated existence day to day. But we all crave connection—with others and with a community of people who share our interests," said Dr. McLaughlin in reference to her inspiration for creating the event. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Loneliness-coping Workshops:** Companies can create similar workshops to improve mental health, well-being, and productivity in their employees who work remotely or in isolation. - **Community Building in the Creative Industries:** Fostering community building in the creative industries can be a new aspect of company culture, increasing employee satisfaction and engagement. - **Digital Community Building:** Businesses can create online spaces where people can come together, share activities and interests and connect with others in similar situations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mental Health & Wellness:** The mental health and wellness industry has an opportunity to create tools and services specifically to address loneliness as a growing concern. - **Freelance Community Centers:** The co-working industry has an opportunity to create centers that specifically serve freelancers who need a space to work and also interact with like-minded individuals. - **Remote Work Culture:** Remote work tools, services and communities can benefit from incorporating social aspects like the ones observed in co-working spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Counter-Loneliness Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendship-corner.md) - [Community Board Game Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-scrabble-day.md) - [Emotional Recovery-Focused Escapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-heartbreak.md) - [Mental Health Community Engagement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oot-social-health.md) - [Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-2.md) - [Play-Inspiring Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspiring-workshops.md) - [Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely.md) - [Remote Worker Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-remote-workers.md) - [AI Social Connectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aimoderated-group-chats.md)