Building Capacity
From the Nervous System Up
Transforming schools, organizations, and communities through the Forward SELF Series™—where social-emotional learning meets financial literacy
Forward SELF™ Program
A revolutionary 12-module curriculum integrating Social-Emotional Learning with Financial Education to transform financial trauma into lasting empowerment
A revolutionary 12-module curriculum integrating Social-Emotional Learning with Financial Education to transform financial trauma into lasting empowerment
Our Dual-Track Curriculum
Two parallel tracks that work together: healing the nervous system while building financial capability
Social-Emotional Learning
Modules 1-6
Address the emotional and psychological roots of financial trauma through nervous system regulation, shame resilience, and boundary setting
Body Signals & Awareness
Context & Safety
Values & Identity
Regulation Tools
Relationships & Co-regulation
Building Resilience
Financial Education
Modules 7-12
Build practical financial skills including budgeting, debt management, credit building, and long-term wealth planning
Money Stories & Patterns
Spending & Triggers
Debt & Shame
Saving from Regulation
Goal-Setting
Integration & Next Steps
Both tracks work together to create lasting transformation
12 Transformative Modules
A comprehensive curriculum designed to guide you from financial trauma to lasting empowerment
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Grounded in Science
Our approach is rooted in Polyvagal Theory and trauma-informed practices
Understanding Your Nervous System
Financial trauma lives in the body. Through Polyvagal Theory, we understand how your nervous system responds to financial stress and learn to regulate these responses for lasting change.
Ventral Vagal: Safety, connection, and social engagement
Sympathetic: Fight or flight responses to financial stress
Dorsal Vagal: Shutdown and freeze responses to overwhelm
How We Work With You
Flexible delivery methods designed to meet your unique needs and preferences
One-on-One Counseling
Personalized financial counseling in a safe, confidential space tailored to your unique journey and needs.
Community Group Sessions
Engage in supportive group workshops that foster collective healing and shared learning experiences.
Professional Development & Workshop Facilitation
Interactive workshops and professional development training delivered in an accessible, trauma-informed style for organizations and teams.
Guided Coaching
Follow a clear pathway to empowerment with structured coaching that honors your pace and progress.
Corporate Wellness Programming
Comprehensive financial wellness programs designed to support employee wellbeing, reduce financial stress, and enhance workplace productivity.
Specialized Programs
Targeted support for specific communities and needs
Breaking Free from IPV
Specialized support for survivors of intimate partner violence to rebuild financial independence and safety.
Re-entry Financial Support
Comprehensive financial empowerment for justice-impacted individuals rebuilding their lives.
Youth Career Readiness
Forward SELF™ programming for teens and young adults building strong financial foundations.
Fatherhood Engagement
Supporting fathers in building financial stability and strengthening family relationships.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Transform your relationship with money and step into financial empowerment with the Forward SELF™ program