Mattering is feeling significant and that we can make a difference. One way that contributes to mattering is “high five” moments – celebrating accomplishments both big and large. This exercise can be used to help experience mattering and also help others grasp the nuance of mattering.
This tool offers a set of questions related to tradeoffs and the Five Domains of Wellbeing that you can use as a “check engine light” for you and your work.
Use this tool to identify how a specific policy, project, program or practice will impact different stakeholders’ wellbeing, allowing you to anticipate and address unsustainable tradeoffs.
Learn how domestic violence practitioners can shift from a singular focus on short-term safety toward increasing survivor safety in the context of creating opportunities to support long-term wellbeing.