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...
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...
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.
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...
Nicole Weis, Director of Healing and Community Programs at the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, was recently featured in a FOX21 News article addressing the emotional toll of viewing violent videos and how individuals can cope with...
This fall, the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience will offer an advanced online trauma training course designed to deepen understanding of trauma psychology and its applications in professional and academic settings. Through a partnership with...
The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience is proud to share a new publication in Anxiety, Stress, and Coping co-authored by Executive Director Dr. Chip Benight and Research Associate Professor Dr. Bernard Ricca, along with...
We’re excited to announce that Nicole Weis, Director of Healing and Community Programs at our organization, is featured in the latest issue of North Magazine. In her article on page 30, Nicole sheds light on the...
In communities all over the country, there is a serious strain on mental health due to a confluence of factors that include economic hardship, political polarization, physical health challenges (including infectious disease), extreme weather, and...
The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience is proud to announce the well-deserved promotion of Nicole Weis to the position of Director of Healing and Community Programs. Formerly the Director of Community Training and Empowerment, Nicole’s new...