Sunrise – Beyond Isolation: The Science of Social Connection & Scalable Solutions for Ending the Loneliness Epidemic

Date/Time

Click here to view official flyer		 Date: Thursday, 4/24/25
Time: 2:45 PM ET – 4:00 PM ET
Location: LIVESTREAM
Cost: A Complimentary Educational Event Courtesy of Sunrise Senior Living
Credits: 1 CE credit
Presenters

Presented by:
Weston Ballard, MBA, Founder and CEO of Goldie

Weston Ballard is the founder and CEO of Goldie, a mental health platform leveraging AI to deliver personalized group support for family caregivers across America. Prior to launching Goldie, Weston served as a research fellow with the Stanford Center on Longevity’s New Map of Life initiative, where he examined how social connections evolve with age and advanced public-private strategies to address the loneliness epidemic. Weston received his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and was honored with the Miller Social Change Leadership Award for his work in longevity and social innovation.

His leadership experience spans roles as a partner at Prufrock Ventures, an engagement leader in Deloitte Consulting’s applied innovation practice, and a board member at The Center on Colfax, the largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Rockies. Weston now joins the Stanford Center on Longevity advisory council, bringing a proven record of mission-driven innovation and a commitment to fostering healthier, social capital-rich communities.

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CEU Creations presents:
Beyond Isolation: The Science of Social Connection & Scalable Solutions for Ending the Loneliness Epidemic

Thursday, April 24, 2025
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time: Registration / Networking
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern time: Presentation – See event flyer for detailed agenda

COST:

A Complimentary Educational Event Courtesy of Sunrise Senior Living

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 General CE credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Long Term Care Administrators
NAB/NCERS – 1 Participant Hour (Pending)

Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.

OVERVIEW:

Loneliness is more than just a feeling—it has profound impacts on whole health, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Understanding the mechanisms of loneliness and effective interventions is crucial for improving client well-being. This session will explore the latest research on loneliness, its effects, and how we can help others foster meaningful social connections. We will also discuss scalable solutions, including peer support, technology-driven interventions, and innovative community-based approaches that professionals can integrate into their practice.

By attending our workshop, you will be able to:

  • Analyze the science of loneliness and its impact on whole health
  • Evaluate different modern interventions that help combat loneliness
  • Identify practical strategies to help clients build meaningful social connections using virtual tools