Doing Our Part in the Nation’s Battle Against Loneliness
As the founders of Make Believe Works, we were both heartened and saddened to read the recent article in The Washington Post about the growing public health crisis of loneliness. Heartened, because we know that our business can play an important role in addressing this issue, and saddened because we know firsthand how painful and isolating loneliness can be.
At Make Believe Works, we specialize in creating immersive and interactive experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and connection. We believe that by bringing people together in fun and engaging ways, we can help alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
One of the ways that our business can address loneliness is by providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to connect. We know that social anxiety and fear of rejection can be major barriers to forming new relationships, especially for those who may already feel disconnected from others. That’s why we strive to create events and experiences that are welcoming and inclusive, and that encourage participants to let their guard down and engage with others in a natural and comfortable way.
Our team-building activities, for example, are designed to help teams work together more effectively and build stronger connections with one another. By engaging in activities such as creative expression, storytelling, and collaborative problem-solving, team members can learn to trust and rely on each other in new ways. This not only helps to strengthen the team as a whole but can also lead to more meaningful and lasting relationships between individuals.
Another way that our business can address loneliness is by encouraging creativity and playfulness. We believe that play is an essential aspect of human connection and that by tapping into our imaginations and sense of wonder, we can break down barriers and create new opportunities for connection. Whether we’re molding our happiest memories out of clay or crafting a symbolic gift for one of our colleagues, our events are designed to encourage participants to let go of their inhibitions and tap into their inner child.
Through fun, low-stakes creative prompts, we can help individuals to connect with others on a deeper level and share their unique perspectives and experiences. We’ve worked with a broad range of companies, non-profits, and schools, to facilitate playful but meaningful activities that encourage self-expression and community building, and we’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of these experiences.
We believe that Make Believe Works can play an important role in addressing the public health crisis of loneliness. By providing safe and supportive environments for connection, encouraging creativity and playfulness, and tapping into the power of artistic expression, we can help individuals to feel more connected, supported, and valued. We’re proud of the work that our team has done so far, and we’re excited to continue finding new and innovative ways to address this pressing social issue.