COMMUNITY Capacity Building
How Can We Expand Our Reach?
Our Community Capacity Building offerings are designed to strengthen individuals, organizations, and communities by supporting meaningful learning, shared understanding, and sustainable change. These experiences create space for reflection, dialogue, and skill-building that help communities move from awareness to action. These presentations establish a shared language and framework that support healing-centered, equity-driven, and evidence-informed practice—strengthening the ability of communities to respond to challenges with clarity, compassion, and purpose. For pricing please contact us.
Threshold of Change Learning Experience
Threshold of Change Learning Experience
Threshold of Change Learning Experience
The Threshold of Change Learning Experience is an interactive, facilitated offering that helps participants examine how beliefs, systems, and lived experiences shape decision-making, relationships, and outcomes. This session supports participants in identifying moments where growth becomes possible and change can take root.
This learning experience was funded through the Bush Foundation and the Cultural Wellness Center Change Network, reflecting a strong commitment to equity-centered, community-led transformation.
Participants will:
- Explore personal and collective assumptions that influence practice
- Strengthen self-awareness and relational accountability
- Build empathy and shared responsibility across roles and systems
- Develop a foundation for individual, organizational, and community-level change
This offering is well suited for community-based organizations, cross-sector teams, and leaders navigating complex social, health, or equity-driven work.
NEAR Science Presentation
Threshold of Change Learning Experience
Threshold of Change Learning Experience
The NEAR Science Presentation introduces the science of Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and Resilience in a clear, accessible, and engaging format. This presentation helps participants understand how stress and adversity affect the brain and body—and how resilience and protective factors support healing and well-being.
Participants will:
- Gain a science-based understanding of stress, trauma, and resilience
- Shift from blame-based perspectives to compassion- and context-informed approaches
- Learn how protective factors buffer adversity across the lifespan
- Apply NEAR Science concepts to programs, policies, and everyday interactions
The NEAR Science Presentation is designed for a wide range of audiences who work with, support, or influence individuals, families, and communities. The presentation is intentionally accessible and adaptable, making it suitable for both frontline staff and leadership.