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.
Transformation
happens here
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
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).
Struggle Well
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.
Family Rest & Reconnection
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!
PTG Certification
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.
PTG Qualification
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.
PTG for Life: Learning to Struggle Well
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.
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.
See More Stories of Strength & Hope
Docu-Short Films
Watch and listen to the real, unfiltered voices of people who’ve faced life’s hardest moments and found strength and hope on the other side.
Struggle Well Podcast
The Struggle Well Podcast features conversations with real people who have turned struggle into strength through the science of PTG.
Stories of Transformation
Every personal story in this written collection is a reminder that even in life’s darkest seasons, hope can take root in unexpected ways.
Struggle to Strength Film Series
Explore these creative stories that help you feel what growth looks like — capturing emotional truths that resonate beyond words.
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
PTG for Life: Learning to Struggle Well (for Everyone)
Learn the foundational concepts of Posttraumatic Growth with PTG for Life: Learning to Struggle Well. Available to everyone, this 3-hour, 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.
PTG Qualification (for Healthcare, Education, and Support Personnel)
The PTG Qualification Program is a comprehensive training initiative designed for individuals in Healthcare, Education, and Support Personnel who seek to integrate Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) principles into their work. This self-guided, online course includes 5 hours of instruction and requires completion of a Capstone assignment.
PTG Certification (for Licensed Mental Health Clinicians)
The 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. This self-guided, online course provides 16.5 hours of instruction, is approved for 16.5 APA CE credits, and requires completion of a Capstone assignment. Open, rolling enrollment.
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