Alienation and loneliness amongst youth – a workshop on establishing and maintaining peer relationships
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https://doi.org/10.63437/3083-6425-2026-1(100)-07Keywords:
mental health, youth, psychoeducation, mental health promotion, workshopsAbstract
The article describes the course of psychoeducational workshops conducted by members of a student scientifi c association.
The sessions were aimed at high school students and were designed to be interactive and integrative. This initiative emerged in
response to needs identifi ed by the teaching staff , particularly the diffi culties in establishing and maintaining satisfying peer
relationships, which are increasingly observed as a consequence of the growing phenomenon of loneliness among young
people. These issues often lead to social isolation and decreased mental well-being. The main goal of the workshops was not
only to expand participants' knowledge of interpersonal functioning, but also to develop communication skills, build trust, and
strengthen a sense of belonging to a group. The workshops were attended by students from a psychology and pedagogy-focused
class at Cardinal Wyszyński High School. V in Opole. During the sessions, observations were made regarding how the students
interacted, formed relationships, and behaved in group settings. The insights gathered constitute a valuable resource that may
help optimize future educational and preventive initiatives targeted at young people.
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