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Transformation
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Boulder Crest is the home of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). We offer life-changing programs free of charge to members of the military, veterans, and first responder communities, and their families.

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We train our nation's heroes to thrive in the aftermath of trauma. Here's how.

180k

people were served through our life-changing programs and PTG trainings

58%

reduction in PTSD symptoms experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates

48%

Increase in Posttraumatic Growth outcomes after attending Struggle Well

Programs Restoring Hope Nationwide

Boulder Crest Foundation programs are built by Warriors, for Warriors. We use the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) to help participants and their families transform struggle and trauma into lifelong growth and strength.

Warrior PATHH

Quick Facts
For: Active Serving Military, Veterans, First Responders
Length: 90 days (beginning with a 5-day in-person Initiation)
Locations: Nationwide
NO COST to participants

Warrior PATHH provides the training you need to transform your struggle into strength and thrive in the aftermath of trauma. Warrior PATHH — Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes — is based on the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG).

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Struggle Well

Quick Facts
For: First Responder Agencies & Military Units
Length: 1, 2, and 5-day programs
Locations: Nationwide
Delivered in Partnership with Agencies & Organizations

Struggle Well is a prevention-focused program based on the science of Posttraumatic Growth. By partnering with first responder agencies and active serving military units, we’re fundamentally changing the culture from the inside-out.

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Family Rest & Reconnection

Quick Facts
For: Combat Veterans & Family Members
Length: 2-7 nights
Locations: VA and AZ (WY COMING SOON!)
No Cost to Families

We know firsthand the sacrifices and stresses of military and veteran families, and the impact of long deployments, which is why we dedicate nearly half of our annual calendar to the Family R&R program at our Virginia and Arizona locations. COMING SOON: WYOMING!

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PTG Certification

Quick Facts
For: Licensed Mental Health Clinicians
Length: 16.5 Instruction Hours; CE's available
Locations: Online - Open/Rolling, Self-paced Course
Fee Applies

The Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) Certification program is designed for licensed psychologists, licensed social workers, and other licensed mental health clinicians seeking to deepen their trauma-informed practice by integrating empirically supported methods that promote psychological growth following adversity. Grounded in peer-reviewed research, the course offers intermediate level training in PTG assessment and intervention strategies, helping clinicians recognize its co-occurrence with constructs such as PTSD and resilience.

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PTG Qualification

Quick Facts
For: Healthcare, Education, and Support Personnel
Length: 5 Instruction Hours
Locations: Online - Enrollment Open
Fee Applies

The PTG Qualification program is a comprehensive, online training initiative designed for Healthcare, Education, and Support Personnel who seek to integrate Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) principles into their work. Developed and led by Dr. Richard Tedeschi, co-founder of the PTG framework, this program provides an in-depth exploration of the professional applications of PTG.

 

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PTG for Life: Learning to Struggle Well

Quick Facts
For: People Who Want to Learn About PTG
Length: Approximately 3 Hours
Locations: Online
Fee Applies

Learn the foundational concepts of Posttraumatic Growth with PTG for Life: Learning to Struggle Well.  This self-guided, online course is designed to teach the essential concepts of PTG. Learners will come away with a high-level understanding of PTG, and how to incorporate and practice PTG in their daily lives.

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Stories of Posttraumatic Growth

Stories have the power to move us, connect us, and change how we see what’s possible. Here, you’ll find real and reimagined stories of struggle and growth — voices and experiences that bring the science of Posttraumatic Growth to life, and remind us that even in life’s hardest moments, transformation is possible.

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Transformed By Trauma Documentary

This powerful new documentary, Transformed By Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth, sheds light on the prevalence and impact of PTSD diagnoses, challenging the current approach to mental health in America. The film tells the inspiring personal stories of Veterans, former POWs, service members, and first responders who have not only survived trauma but have thrived in its aftermath through Posttraumatic Growth (PTG).

Online PTG Training Courses for Individuals

Did you know?
Nearly 30% of combat veterans and active first responders struggle with traumatic stress.
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Posttraumatic Growth resources

Boulder Crest is the global leader in the development, delivery, study, and scale of PTG.

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