completely - very few exceptions (14)
mostly (8)
somewhat (5)
little (2)
not at all (-3)
B. The community is able to discern when external expertise is needed to help community members in crisis:
usually (14)
sometimes (5)
rarely (2)
never (-3)
C. How often is the community able to help members facing personal or existential problems, transform the crisis into an opportunity for inner growth and self-realisation is:
usually (14)
sometimes (5)
rarely (2)
never (-3)
D. The extent to which the community is able to respond supportively to marginalized community members (the poor, ill, dying, troubled, disabled, elderly, etc.):
completely - very few exceptions (14)
mostly (8)
somewhat (5)
little (2)
not at all (-3)
E. The community endeavors to strengthen its ability to successfully handle challenges/crises:
regularly (15)
occasionally (7)
rarely (2)
never (-3)
Add up the numbers in parentheses behind each item above that you checked.
5. Community Resilience Total:_____
50+Indicates excellent progress toward sustainability 25-49Indicates a good start toward sustainability 0-24Indicates actions are needed to undertake sustainability
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