Case Study: Using Holistic, Trauma-Informed Support Tools to Achieve Scalable Community Care & Increased Engagement
GetSomeJoy’s GriefKit – Community Wellness Transformation
Project Details
• Project Title: GetSomeJoy GriefKit
• Company Name: GetSomeJoy
• Program: Community Wellness and Mental Health Support
• Role: Co-Founder & Lead Content Strategist
Challenge
• Who: Communities and organizations seeking to support members navigating grief.
• What: A lack of accessible, culturally relevant wellness resources; traditional tools were often too clinical or expensive.
• Why: Organizations needed a tangible resource to extend care beyond single conversations or events.
Advisory
• The Big Idea: We created the GriefKit, a tool designed to process grief through three pillars: Accessibility & Representation, Practical Healing Tools, and Community Connection.
• The Approach: We integrated literary therapy to encourage self-expression and developed both physical and digital versions to ensure portability and reach.
Strategy
• Framework: A holistic, trauma-informed support model.
• Partnership: We collaborated with schools, nonprofits, and wellness programs to distribute kits to high-impact areas.
• Customization: Developed flexible kit options to meet diverse organizational and community needs.
Impact
• Mission: Distributed kits across multiple sectors, supporting over 5 thousand participants.
• Engagement: Increased participation in wellness workshops by pairing kits with guided sessions.
• Identity: Provided a lasting sense of care and representation for those in mourning.