Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience News
Dr. Heather Littleton, Director of Research Operations at the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, has assumed the role of co-editor for the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma (JAMT) starting January 2024, embarking on an...
As I reflect on this Director’s Corner, I am filled with pride for my team at the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience. This time of year, we finalize our annual report, capturing our accomplishments over the past year. This marks our fourth year since...
The Community Training and Empowerment (CTE) Division has been active this spring, delivering Trauma Literacy and Resilience Workshops to numerous community agencies across Colorado. Among these agencies are Partners in Housing, Catholic Charities of...
In March 2024, the Ent Center for the Arts buzzed with energy as the GRIT: Resiliency in Action Conference unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on all who attended. Hosted by the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, this one-day event was a testament to the power of...
We are thrilled to announce that the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience is sharing our highly anticipated 2023 Annual Report! Packed with insights, achievements, and impactful initiatives, this report reflects our unwavering commitment to...
In their recent Op-Ed published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, Dr. Charles Benight, Executive Director of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS, and Lori Jarvis of NAMI Colorado Springs, shed light on a crucial aspect of mental health that...
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade recently highlighted the Institute's GRIT (Greater Resilience Information Toolkit) program during a discussion about the city's innovative new initiative, "1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings." The conversation, featured...
The GRIT: Resiliency in Action Conference 2024, hosted by the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, was a resounding success, drawing together a diverse community committed to personal growth and resilience. Held on March 11, 2024, at the...
In a recent interview with KOAA's Lindsey Jensen, Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, Director of Community Training and Empowerment, Nicole Weis, discussed seasonal depression and how the Institute's GRIT Program can help to build the resilience necessary to cope with...
In a recent contract with UCCS, the Community Training and Empowerment division of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience is launching a much-needed Peer Support program for the faculty and staff of UCCS in 2024. Faculty and staff face unprecedented...
