Rising from Loneliness: A 3-Part Course

Instructor: Dr. Krishna Kumar

Cost: $25 for non-members or become a member for free entry to this and more for as low as $19/month!

Bring a mat or cushion. A few chairs are available for those who cannot sit on the floor.

Through this course, you'll learn

• Understanding Loneliness: Types, signs, and emotional impact
• Root Causes: Why loneliness occurs in different life stages
• The Hidden Dangers: Effects on physical and mental health
• Self-Care Strategies: How to heal yourself
• Healthy Living: Behavioral and lifestyle changes that help

Registration is required for each class

Thu Oct 30th – Loneliness: Causes & Consequences. Understanding the Challenge is the First Step to Change

Thu Nov 6th – Spiritual Health & Healing. Tapping Into Faith, Mindfulness, and Inner Strength

Thu Nov 13th – Psycho-social and Medical interventions

The course starts on October 30th, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vedic Health (15235 Shady Grove Road, Suite 100, Rockville, MD)

Instructor: Dr. Krishna Kumar retired from the U.S. Department of State in 2016 after a long career studying how people and communities heal after conflict and upheaval. He has written widely on rebuilding trust, fostering reconciliation, and overcoming social isolation, authoring 14 books and over 30 monographs. In recent years, Dr. Kumar has turned his attention to the deeply human experience of loneliness, drawing on both his professional insights and personal reflections. His work and life have given him a unique perspective on what it means to seek belonging and connection, which he now brings to this 4-week class. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. from Michigan State University.