The paradox of today’s technologically advanced and constantly connected world is that many individuals are experiencing profound feelings of isolation and loneliness. Joy+Belonging addresses this critical issue by offering transformative solutions for both individuals and systems. Our mission is to cultivate environments where individuals can feel a deep sense of belonging. By forging meaningful and authentic partnerships with our clients, we examine the unique climate of each organization and tailor our consultations and curricula, eschewing from a one-size-fits-all approach.
Through collaborative consultation and in-depth analysis, we tailor our programs precisely to meet the unique challenges and opportunities presented by each organization, ensuring maximum impact and lasting change. We delve into the intricacies of team dynamics, communication styles, and organizational culture to design strategies that foster connection, purpose, and genuine joy in the workplace and beyond. Our ultimate aim is to empower individuals and strengthen organizations by creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued, leading to greater engagement and feelings of fulfillment.
Knowing where you are is crucial for mapping out where you are going.
Our journey with our clients begins with an in-depth organizational climate assessment. This allows our team to gain a nuanced understanding of the needs and goals of your organization.
We work to design professional development curriculum that fits your needs.
After understanding what your organization needs, our team can work to design a strategic plan and/or professional development curriculum to achieve your goals and objectives.
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to learning.
Utilizing some of our pre-designed curriculum, we tailor and modify our content to suit the culture and climate and your organization.

Below is a sample of the variety of workshops we offer. Please note not all workshops and content is listed. All content is also available in train-the-trainer models.
Everyone's DEI&B journey begins somewhere, so we start here as we create a space of learning and growth. This workshop focuses on foundational DEI&B concepts intertwined with history. It is a great workshop designed for those who are just starting their DEI&B journey.
Conversations about DEI&B often focus outward on the social and political landscape of the world, such as on things that are happening in the world, politically and socially. However, an inward examination is just as important for deeper understanding. This workshop has participants exploring their unique intersectional identities that have shaped who they are along with their belief systems.
Holding conversations around topics such as race and gender identity is often perceived as hard, difficult, or uncomfortable. Centering body awareness and socio-emotional skills, this workshop shares tools and strategies that can be used when we are engaged in these topics.
To address inequities, we have to move the conversation beyond the individual to systems. In this workshop. participants will learn about systemic inequities, explore how to identify and address these inequities, and develop a plan of action.
This workshop series explores the importance of cultural competency as supervisors prepare their trainees for clinical work with diverse clients. Presented from two perspectives, this series can be utilized by supervisors to support their trainees, or can be delivered to supervisors to expand their skillset.
Through this workshop series, participants explore and expand their understanding of trauma and its impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health. By exploring ways trauma can manifest in the classroom or workplace, participants will gain strategies on how to regulate their nervous system and reevaluate their thinking patterns.
Higher education institutions' policies, practices, and environments impact student retention. In this workshop, participants will gain an understanding of just how these elements effect their students and develop practical solutions to improving the sense of belonging for students and staff.
A key to cultivating better relationships among teams is through emotionally intelligent leadership. This series addresses the development of emotional intelligence as a fundamental practice that informs every aspect of a team. In this workshop, participants explore strategies to develop their emotional intelligence and how to incorporate EI in their work relationships, policies, and procedures.
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