Julia Hotz: The Connection Cure

How do we build communities that prescribe connection rather than isolation? In her groundbreaking book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging, journalist Julia Hotz reveals a revolutionary approach to health that's spreading across over thirty countries. Instead of defaulting to pharmaceuticals, doctors and healthcare workers are writing prescriptions for community activities. The results are remarkable, patients reporting dramatic improvements not just in symptoms, but in their sense of purpose, connection, and joy.

What role can public institutions like libraries play in becoming hubs of social health? How do we shift from treating symptoms of sickness to reconnecting people with sources of wellness? And what would it mean if we redesigned our cities, our healthcare systems, and our daily routines around the radical idea that human connection is medicine?

Join one of the leading voices on social prescribing for a conversation about transforming how we think about health, community, and what it means to truly care for one another.

Q&A and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.

About this event’s guests:

Tara Henley

Read more:

The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

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PLAN YOUR VISIT:

Location: Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 2nd floor

Time: Doors open 6:00pm, Event starts 7:00pm.

Tickets: Free registration required.

Ticket policy: We oversell these events to ensure that the greatest number of people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Seating first come, first served

Bar: Beer/wine available for purchase (debit/credit only).

Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact [email protected] or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.

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This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.

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