Resocialization: What is it and how can I support myself and others on their resocialization journey?

Resocialization… that’s a new word we’re hearing more and more these days – and something none of us thought too much about before the Covid-19 pandemic. 

You’ve probably heard of the term ‘socialization,’ maybe in reference to school-age children learning how to play with others outside of their home, or even household pets that are aggressive towards new people. Socialization is a journey of learning the values and norms of a group, organization, community, or society as a whole. Resocialization occurs when a massive change, like a global pandemic, forces you to establish new values and norms about socializing that are different from what you are already accustomed to. We adjusted these norms during periods of shutdown, and now we are re-adjusting those norms again as we find ways to come together safely.

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