By incorporating interactions with animals like llamas into therapy sessions, Milestones helps clients build emotional regulation, resilience, and trust. Events like this show how the healing power of human-animal connection can extend beyond clinical settings into our everyday campus community.

Writing the Director’s Corner is always a humbling experience. I often wonder whether my reflections will resonate with those who read them. As I sat down to write this piece, I found myself thinking about a dear colleague, Dr. Dan Gottlieb, and the profound role that...

Two UCCS psychology faculty members, Dr. Heather Littleton and Dr. Steve Bistricky, have co-edited a special section of the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma that explores new ways of understanding psychological resilience. Featuring contributions from members of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, the collection highlights innovative research on how people adapt and grow through adversity...

Teens today face unique challenges, from academic stress to social pressures and uncertainty about the future. The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience’s GRIT-TEEN program gives them real-world tools to manage stress, build resilience, and connect to supportive resources. Share this free program with the teens in your life—it could give them coping skills and confidence that last a lifetime.

At Milestones Resilience Care, we are deeply committed to supporting the healing journeys of individuals who have experienced trauma. Our approach centers on building resilience through a diverse array of therapeutic modalities. Among our newest offerings...

Dr. Heather Littleton, Director of Research Operations at the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, has received a $1.2 million NIH grant to adapt and evaluate the Community Enhancement and Recovery (CARE) program for sexual minority survivors of bias-motivated violence. This project builds on evidence that trauma-informed support from trusted friends and family can help prevent PTSD and promote recovery...