1. B Y B A R B A R A C O X , P H D
W W W . D R C O X C O N S U L T I N G . C O M
Green Housing Presentation

2. Mixer Questions
Ask someone you do not know:
Either
“What is something unique about you?”
Or
“Where would you like to be in 3 years?”
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

3. Introduction
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com
Do you know what the number
#1 fear is in surveys?
(Hint –it isn’t the fear of death.)
So, what do we crave?

4. Social Connection
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

5. Social Connection
Social Support keeps you healthy!
! Studies have found that people with a broad array
of social ties, for example, neighbors they connect
with, are significantly less likely to catch colds
than those with sparse social networks.
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

6. More Social Connection
The more integrated we are in our community –
the more we get amazing health benefits, such as
significantly reducing our likelihood of developing:
! Colds
! Heart attacks
! Strokes
! Cancer
! Depression
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

7. Social Connection
Note that integration can include close family
ties, friendships, social groups to which we
belong, or associations we have with civic,
neighborhood or spiritual groups.
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

8. Social Connection
! Implications: To fight colds, live longer, and stay
healthy….
Get to know your neighbors and connect
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

9. Neighbor Happiness is Contagious
! Another study found
that, if you live near
happy people, even if
you do not know
them, you tend to be
happier.
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

10. New Wave: Social Green
An oft overlooked piece in environmental
factors is your social environment.
The research shows it is just as
important as your physical
environment.
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

11. Social Ties Help You
One of my passions is green housing,
¡ especially blending sustainable cost and energy-saving features
with community building elements.
¡ Much of health psychology, points to the benefits of
community – the mental, physical and spiritual health
benefits:
" Walden Two by BF Skinner
" Ecotopia
" Bowling Alone
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

12. Mini Green Housing Project
My first project – A fixer!
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

13. Mini Green Housing Project
An example of how the former occupants left the
place. Interestingly, he just asked to “Friend Us” on
Facebook… which I thought was hilarious!
It shows you the deep human need to connect.
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

14. Mini Green Housing Project
Finished Project
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

15. Mini Green Housing Project
! Features:
¡ 3 units
¡ Organic garden
¡ Greywater recycling
¡ Community regular potlucks/shared meals
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

16. Inspiration for YOU
I am here to inspire you to invest in
organizations that focus on green community
and to inspire you to create more community
in your own life.
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

17. Experiential Process
! Since we tend to get a lot of didactic info in
our lives, I am going lead an experiential
process today.
! Just sit back and relax.
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

18. Vibrant Living
Many people lead disconnected, frazzled lives
– it impairs their mental, physical and
spiritual health. A big way to improve lives,
happiness, and productivity is to re-structure
the way we do community.
Will you join me in helping to create a more
vibrant society?
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

19. Questions
! Open to questions from group – the first to raise
their hand wins!
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

20. Connection Game
Look under your seat
We have a little gift and surprise for you!
Barbara Cox, PhD www.drcoxconsulting.com

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