Impact
Explore the impact and outcomes of Boulder Crest PTG programs and hear the voices of other Warriors who have forged through the path of trauma and transformed struggle into strength.
Explore the impact and outcomes of Boulder Crest PTG programs and hear the voices of other Warriors who have forged through the path of trauma and transformed struggle into strength.
In 2024, Boulder Crest’s PTG-based Warrior PATHH program reported powerful outcomes in PTSD symptomology, with upwards of 50% sustained reductions in PTSD and related symptoms (based on the PCL-5 for PTSD; DASS-21 for Depression, Anxiety, Stress)
reduction in PTSD symptoms experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates
sustained reduction in depression experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates
sustained reduction in anxiety experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates
sustained reduction of stress experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates
increase in Posttraumatic Growth experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates
Growth in Spiritual and Existential Change experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates
PTG offers a transformative approach to supporting Veterans and Service members by emphasizing growth following trauma, rather than mere recovery. This collection of peer-reviewed articles explores the measurable impact of PTG on the lives of Veterans, providing scientific insight into its efficacy and potential.
Functional Significance of Posttraumatic Growth in U.S. Military Veterans
Posttraumatic Growth-Oriented Peer-Based Training Among U.S. Veterans: Evaluation of Post-Intervention and Long-Term Follow-Up Outcomes
Facilitating Posttraumatic Growth Among U.S. Military Veterans: Evaluating an Innovative Training Program
Trauma, Resilience, and Posttraumatic Growth in Frontline Personnel
Posttraumatic Growth as an Integrative Therapeutic Philosophy
A Preliminary Examination of a Posttraumatic Growth-Based Program for Veteran Mental Health
Beyond the numbers, Struggle Well participants reported a better understanding of growth through struggle, a more positive future outlook, making plans to incorporate daily practices (breathing, meditation, gratitude), an increased willingness to share personal struggles, and improved relationships and connection.
Increase in Relating to Others after attending Struggle Well
Increase in Spiritual & Existential Change after attending Struggle Well
Increase in Posttraumatic Growth outcomes after attending Struggle Well
Increase in New Possibilities after attending Struggle Well
Increase in Personal Strength after attending Struggle Well
Increase in Appreciation of Life after attending Struggle Well
When I thought there was no hope left for me, the program opened doors and opportunities for me, as well as transformed my life forever. I have many new tools to keep on the right path. Thank you, Boulder Crest, for giving me my life back.
Our programs are built by Warriors, for Warriors – and we understand that stress can leave a mark that others don’t always see. We use the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) to help participants and their families transform struggle and trauma into lifelong growth and strength.
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