completely - very few exceptions (14)mostly (8)somewhat (5)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:_____
Indicates excellent progress toward sustainability Indicates a good start toward sustainability Indicates actions are needed to undertake sustainability
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