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In the most recent edition of "7 Questions" in the UCCS Communique, Dr. Heather Littleton, Director of Research Operations at the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, discusses findings from her work on sexual assault typologies. The article explores...
We are thrilled to announce that nine esteemed staff and affiliates from the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS have been honored on the prestigious research.com Best Psychology Scientists Top 5,000 Ranking. This recognition is a...
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 recent years, awareness of human trafficking and its devastating effects on survivors has grown significantly. Organizations like Reclaiming Hope have emerged to address the critical need for aftercare services, offering support and resources to those who have...
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...
As part of an ongoing effort to foster innovative and collaborative research at the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, a groundbreaking initiative, the Pilot Project Seed Grant Program, was introduced in 2023. The program aims to...
At the intersection of personal stories and collective practices, the Practicing Connection podcast recently featured Dr. Chip Benight, Executive Director of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, and Nicole...