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.
160k
people were served through our life-changing programs and PTG trainings
58%
reduction in PTSD symptoms experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates
48%
growth in overall PTGI scores after Struggle Well training
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.
Struggle Well Experience
Built exclusively for First Responders, the Struggle Well Experience is a 5-day immersive program that speaks to the unique challenges, skills, and abilities of this remarkable community.
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.
PTG Certification
If you are a licensed mental health professional, get certified so you can bring the practices and principles of PTG into your work. The PTG Certification Program is available to psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychiatrists, and other licensed mental health professionals.
PTG in Practice: Learning to Struggle Well
Learn the foundational concepts of Posttraumatic Growth with PTG in Practice: 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.
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).

Stories of Transformation
We witness transformation every day. Stories of those forged in the fires of their struggle. Stories of triumph, inspiration, and growth.
See More Stories of Strength & Hope
Brian Wilson: Out of the Dust
USMC officer Brian Wilson carried the trauma of a deadly patrol in Ramadi for over a decade. At Boulder Crest, he discovered that the instincts that once kept him alive could also help him grow, reconnect, and show up fully for the life he fought to keep.

Monica Prieto: Behind the Badge, Beyond the Job.
Backed by her Chief and Boulder Crest’s Struggle Well program, Deputy Chief Monica Prieto helped reshape the Tucson Police Department into a place where wellness and growth are part of the foundation. That transformation began with her own story.

Ian Ricci: The Will to Want
Wounded in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq, Ian Ricci returned home carrying more than physical scars. He arrived at Boulder Crest going through the motions, unsure whether healing was even possible. But one moment during Warrior PATHH sparked a shift that changed everything.
Stories of Strength Film Series
Our Stories of Strength film series reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is cause for hope.
“On Duty” tells the story of a soldier who struggles to leave the battlefield behind when he returns home.
“Reborn” tells the story of a police officer who endures a devastatingly traumatic event in the line of duty, and her struggle to rebuild her life in the aftermath.
“Breakthrough” is a powerful story of the experiences that shape us, the struggles that weigh us down, and the strength we have to break through the barriers separating us from a life of meaning, purpose, and hope.

PTG in Practice: Learning to Struggle Well
Introducing a self-guided, online course for people seeking to learn about the Science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), and how to incorporate growth into their everyday life. This introductory course takes approximately 3 hours and is geared toward the general learner.








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