How it works

The Training

From planning to follow-up, we work with you every step of the way to make your Gettin' By session relevant, valuable, and smooth-running.

The Process

Step 1

Plan

An intro conversation to learn about your group and see the game in action.

Step 2

Enroll

Sign up as an org or have individuals register. Everyone gets what they need.

Step 3

Train

Fast-paced, interactive, and fully engaging. Not another boring training.

Step 4

Takeaways

Practical tools and an ethical framework to use right away.

Step 5

Follow-Up

An optional session six weeks later to reinforce learning.


The Day of Training

Format options

Available in person with physical game sets or virtually via Zoom. Choose full facilitation or the Do-It-Yourself option.

Duration

2 hours. Fast-paced and fully interactive from start to finish.

  • Game walkthrough and demonstration before play begins
  • Facilitator support, guidance during play, and structured debrief
  • Interactive presentation on how poverty affects the body, brain, and behavior
  • Guided discussion to apply learning to everyday work
  • Downloadable takeaway materials for every participant
  • Documentation of participation available upon request
  • Game sets shipped with return labels included for in-person sessions

What Participants Take Away

  • A first-hand experience of how poverty changes the brain
  • A better understanding of how to recognize the mental burden of scarcity
  • Real-life grounding in the social determinants of health
  • Practical strategies for working more effectively with people in poverty
  • An ethical framework for building a poverty-sensitive mindset
  • Continuing Education credits for eligible professionals
Where we've been

Upcoming & Past Clients

Organizations we've had the privilege of working with

Upcoming events

Gettin' By Webinar

Open to the public
Date Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Time 10:00 AM ET Where Online
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Gettin' By Webinar

Open to the public
Date Monday, April 27, 2026 Time 3:00 PM ET Where Online
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NASW Massachusetts and Rhode Island Conference

Conference
Date April 16, 2026 Time 3:00–4:30 PM EST Where Virtual
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The Colorado Rural Healthcare Conference

Conference
Date April 17, 2026 Time 9:00–10:00 AM Where Broomfield, CO
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Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference

Conference
Date April 17, 2026 Time 11:15 AM–12:30 PM Where Denver Marriott Tech Center
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California Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Conference

Conference
Date April 18, 2026 Time 2:00–3:00 PM Where Virtual
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Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center – Shared Risk and Protective Factors Summit

Conference
Date April 29 – May 1, 2026 Where Virtual
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Past clients

Maine Health Care AssociationMarch 2026
ASPINJan 2026
CEI MaineSep 2025
MaineHealthMay 2024
Tufts University Pediatric Residency ProgramSep 2022
Maine Department of Education / School Nurses AssociationJul 2022
Texas Substance Prevention ProvidersJun 2021
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What people are saying

“This got to the heart of what it feels like to have no good options and still have to keep going. In one hour, I got a better glimpse of how povery affects decision- making than in years of work."

“This was one of the best trainings I have participated in.”

“For a few minutes, I got to feel a little of what people with limited resources may be feeling.”

“The game was eye-opening — stressful, but deeply thought-provoking.”

“I learned so much from this workshop, and I am able to better serve my clients because of it.”

“A hands-on way to understand how limited resources shape decision-making.”

“This truly put a lot of things in perspective.”

“Phenomenal presentation.”

“Thank you for a new way of presenting materials — fun and impactful.”

“This was anxiety provoking and triggering. That being said, anyone working in direct service should experience this game.”