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The Higher Ground Project

A space for people to do the real work of connection

Where personal growth and community wellness meet

The Higher Ground Project is where personal growth and community wellness meet.
 

We create spaces for people to do the real work of connection through honest self-inquiry, relational practice, and community-based learning. Together, we explore what gets in the way of healthy relationships and practice new ways of being with ourselves, each other, and the systems we live in.


At Higher Ground, you will:
 

  • Unlearn the protective habits that keep you disconnected

  • Rewire how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you

  • Build the muscle to show up in alignment with your values
     

All while forming real relationships and co-creating supportive community.


Why should I care about connection?


Good question. Relational strength is like any muscle: it only grows through practice.
 

And in a world where AI is rapidly reshaping work and society, the "soft" skills that make us most human (e.g. self-awareness, emotional regulation, perspective taking) are becoming more essential than ever.
 

That’s what we do here: face the hard stuff (ego, fear, systems, wounds) and build the emotional and relational strength we need to live more connected, grounded, and humane lives.

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Meet The Founder

Dr. Crystal Clarke

Social Psychologist, Organizational Change Strategist, Daughter, Middle Kid, Challenger of the Status Quo 

"Guiding People Back to Themselves and Each Other"

What We Offer

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Organizations & Institutions

Custom offerings that audit systems, culture, and strategy to reveal barriers and align with organizational values, helping teams build connected, emotionally intelligent, and high-performing cultures.

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Community Circles & Workshops

Facilitated community circles and workshops that foster connection, self-awareness, and practical skills through guided discussion, experiential exercises, and peer learning.

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Seasonal Retreats & Camp

Immersive experiences designed for deep connection, restorative rest, and shared growth through co-regulation and intentional community practices.

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Join the Higher Ground Experience!

Together, we're building a culture of deeper connection.

For Organizations & Institutions

Organizational Consulting

Whether you're looking for
 

  • Staff retreats that actually transform

  • Team workshops on relational skills

  • Organizational culture and systems solutions

  • Leadership development

  • Executive coaching

  • Community circles for burnout, trust-building, or conflict navigation


we can build something powerful, together.

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The War for Yourself

Personal reclamation, breaking cycles of self-abandonment through deep exploration of critical self-love and empowerment.

Community Circles & Workshops

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We have several circles each tailored to a particular form of disconnection. More to Come!

Sisterhood Reimagined

Building authentic, supportive friendships among women by addressing trust, competition, self-worth, and toxic friendship patterns. 

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Raising Whole Humans

Equipping young people with the tools to think critically, feel deeply, and act with integrity and compassion.

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Seasonal Retreats

Intentional pause moments to reflect, reset, and reconnect offered in fall/winter/spring formats.

Seasonal Retreats & Camp

Summer Camp

  • Adult and Youth Summer camps

  • Emotional work. Community, Play, Reflection

Contact Us for General Inquiries

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