Reconnect to what matters most
Our purpose
Helping others is powerful and deeply human, but it can also be heavy.
Bearing witness to pain and injustice day after day while dealing with frustrating systems can leave even the most dedicated helpers feeling weary, disheartened, or unsure if what they do is really making a difference.
At Grounded by Purpose, we believe that your presence, compassion, and persistence are what make the world a better place. Our mission is to help you stay connected to your purpose and vision for change. And to find hope, healing, and renewed strength in the work you do every day.
Because when you are grounded in your “why,” you can sustain the energy to keep transforming lives, systems, and communities.
Does this sound familiar?
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The social worker who entered the field with a fierce desire to advocate for change but now feels the weight of systems that seem to work against their clients.
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The therapist who listens deeply and guides other towards clarity but feels lost in the noise of their own compassion fatigue.
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The educator who believes in the potential of every student but feels the spark of joy slipping away amid standardized tests and constant demands.
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The nurse who pours their heart into caring for patients but ends each shift feeling emotionally empty and unsure how much longer they can keep giving.
How we support you
Different paths, one shared goal:
Helping you stay aligned, inspired, and resilient in the work you love.
Hi, I'm Courtney!
Courtney Barnard, EdD, LMSW-AP
I know what it’s like to care deeply and to feel the weight of that caring. As a social worker, I’ve seen both the beauty and the heartbreak of this profession: the lives changed, the systems that resist change, and the emotional toll of holding so much.
Grounded by Purpose was born from a belief that the people who hold hope for others need spaces that hold hope for them, too.
Because you are the hope. You are the change. And the world needs you well.
Stay grounded. Live with purpose.
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