Navigating identity, belonging, & connection with Dr. Curtis Peterson
Individual Coaching
For individuals and professionals who want to improve their professional or personal life through practical strategies.
Speaking and workshops
Provides the latest on how identity and belongingness effects physical and psychological well-being.
Training and Consulting
From organizations to community engagement, increase identity and belongingness positively influence individual commitment, well-being, and performance.
Companies mentored by Ben Oatts and his team of experts.
Understanding the human need to belong and what happens when that need goes unmet.
We are living in an age of unprecedented connection, yet many people feel increasingly alone. Across classrooms, communities, and cultures, the questions of identity, belonging, and social connection have become central to understanding mental health, resilience, and human behavior.
A growing body of research shows that loneliness and social disconnection are linked to:
- Increased anxiety and depression
- Reduced physical health and longevity
- Academic and professional disengagement
- Social and cultural polarization
At the same time, a strong sense of identity and belonging is associated with:
- Greater resilience
- Improved mental and physical health
- Stronger relationships and communities
- Increased purpose and life satisfaction
Understanding these dynamics is not only an academic pursuit—it is essential for building healthier individuals, classrooms, workplaces, and societies.
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Courses
Stress Management Coaching
The present course unlocks your full potential with our intensive, deep-dive course designed to take your skills and knowledge to the next level.
Financial Planning Coaching
This certification is ideal for individuals looking to master their chosen field, whether leadership, entrepreneurship, or a specific professional skill.
Life & Business Behavioral Coaching
Stay ahead in your career with a program designed to provide ongoing learning opportunities and keep your skills relevant in today’s ever-changing.
Identity, Social Connection, and Loneliness 