Worldmaker to Co-host Resilience Symposium in Zimbabwe
Over the past couple years, Worldmaker has partnered with Consolidated Africa Services (CAS – PVO) to build resilience in various sectors in Zimbabwe. Due to pandemic lockdowns, we shifted plans for an in-person summit to a virtual international resilience summit that was broadcast on ZimTV. This month, we will be
Support Community Resilience Building in South Africa
After pandemic-related postponements since 2020, Worldmaker is thrilled that our journey to South Africa and Zimbabwe starts in two weeks as we continue to partner with the Africa Foundation and Consolidated Africa Services-Voluntary Private Organization to support youth community, environmental and economic resilience. This blog previews a few highlights of
One Simple Mindfulness Exercise that Everyone Can Do
Mindfulness is a great tool to help you foster a healthy awareness of the emotions you experience. It refers to a balance of attention- not dwelling on or exaggerating the emotion you are experiencing but not ignoring or suppressing it either. Download Worldmaker’s free resource below to grow in your
Honoring Human Dignity to Increase Wellbeing: Dr. Renée Boynton-Jarrett Receives Worldmaker’s Community Weaver Award
A highly valued educational partner, Renée Boynton-Jarrett, MD, ScD, is a practicing primary care pediatrician at Boston Medical Center, a university professor, and a parent of three. As the founding director of the Vital Village Community Engagement Network, she supports human thriving in Boston by amplifying community-based strategies to promote
The Science of Mattering – Resilience Workshop
The Science of Mattering is an interactive, relationship-building workshop that uses the THRIVE Resilience Model™, Worldmaker’s time-tested framework that helps people prepare for, adapt to and grow through adversity. The Science of Mattering WHAT: Join us for this interactive workshop that provides practical ways to build trust, become a better listener
Toxic Positivity vs. Realistic Optimism
No one likes a Negative Nellie. On the other hand, a person who constantly tries to sweep the negative under the rug can feel dismissive or perhaps out of touch with reality. Often, this unbridled positivity or refusal to acknowledge the negative can come from a place of discomfort or
Message from Worldmaker Leadership: Standing with Ukraine
Dear Worldmakers, We stand as witnesses to the extraordinary courage and strength among the people and communities of Ukraine. While missiles are taking lives and demolishing homes, schools, hospitals and workplaces, the indestructible sense of identity and solidarity of the Ukrainian people stand tall for the world to see. These
What’s Your Word? – Worldmaker Resilience Workshop
Mental Health Today (A Matt Howe Tribute) & Worldmaker International are partnering to provide a series of six community-based resilience workshops in 2022 using the THRIVE Resilience Model™, Worldmaker’s time-tested framework that helps people prepare for, adapt to and grow through adversity. The first workshop, What’s Your Word?, was held
Gratitude and Appreciation Prompts to Strengthen Relationships
In November 2022, hundreds of Worldmakers participated in a social media campaign and spread gratitude like wildfire. Each day of the month we provided a personal thank you prompt and YOU touched the hearts of people near and far, spreading the goodness of gratitude across the globe. Thank YOU for
The Difference Between a Good Leader and a Great Leader: Relationships
Guest blog by Jeff Buchanan, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Ret.) and Worldmaker International board member. I frequently teach classes on leadership in MBA programs. One technique that I like to use to get things started when I do so is to ask the class, “What do you think is the
Nine Building Blocks to Create and Strengthen Trust
Struggling to create or maintain strong relationships with your kids? Watch this clip from our Pandemic Parenting program to walk through nine building blocks that help build a strong foundation of trust.
How to Start Fresh in 2022: 3 Tips from a Resilience Educator and Researcher
Happy New Year! In recent years, many of us are beyond thrilled to leave behind the old and move forward with a fresh start. We’re ready for a breath a fresh air! I have to admit – I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions. It’s not that I’m against