Throughout our lives, we all encounter new situations, face fresh challenges, and make various decisions that affect us in different ways. When navigating these circumstances, we may reflect on past events, gain new knowledge, or try a variety of options to help us with informed decision-making. CQL frames this under the Three E’s: Education, Experience, and Exposure which are extremely relevant when it comes to community. These topics and more are outlined in our April 2025 Capstone: “Find Your Community“.
Topics Discussed:
- Education
- Education is one way that we all learn about life. There are many ways to find out what is happening in the world. First, consider how you personally learn about what is going on.
- Experience
- Experience is about supporting people to try new things, act on their choices, and see what they think.
- Exposure
- Exposure involves helping people explore different options beyond just trying one thing, one time. Don’t hesitate to try multiple approaches and strategies – even multiple times – when helping someone have a new experience. The more visible a person is, the more chances they have of connecting.