New to the Press Page! Military Times opinion piece: Why the military's approach to its suicide epidemic is failing. Read the full article now! https://lnkd.in/eU3r88q9 ________________________________ "The term “resilience” has, unfortunately, become a four-letter word in the military lexicon, with the focus on resiliency more of a buzzword than an actionable strategy.... ...when the concept of resilience becomes a blanket expectation rather than a practical support system, it risks doing more harm than good. Ultimately, fixing the military suicide epidemic requires a new approach — one that redefines leadership, revamps training and fosters an environment of openness and mutual support. Only then will we begin to reverse the devastating trend of military suicides and create a system that truly supports the men and women who serve our country." - Ken Falke
Boulder Crest Foundation
非盈利组织
Bluemont，Virginia 8,409 位关注者
Training combat veterans, first responders, and their families to transform struggle into strength.
关于我们
Boulder Crest Foundation is a pioneering nonprofit organization focused on supporting combat veterans and their families, and first responders. Through their two Posttraumatic Growth Academies - Boulder Crest Arizona and Boulder Crest Virginia - we ensure that this remarkable community of heroes can live great lives - filled with passion, purpose, service, and growth - here at home.
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https://bouldercrest.org
Boulder Crest Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Bluemont，Virginia
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2013
- 领域
- Training、Mental Health、Posttraumatic Growth、Suicide、PTSD、Anxiety、Depression、Veterans、Military、Nonprofit和First Responder
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Boulder Crest Foundation员工
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When you love and appreciate yourself, you can love and appreciate life. You can begin to see all the areas that need attention, focus, and care - you see the things that need to change so the human you're responsible for can grow and thrive. You deserve 100% of your energy to get yourself where you want and need to be. You were given a human to take care of. What are you doing today to take care of that human? _____________________ #selfcare #THISisPTG #lovingyourselffirst #PTG #PosttraumaticGrowth #WarriorPATHH #StruggleWell #ChooseGrowth #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #militarymentalhealth #militarywellness #veteranmentalhealth #veteranwellness #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstresponderwellness credit Matthew Hussey @thematthewhussey
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Imagine standing on the shore, looking out at the vast ocean ahead, knowing you’re about to embark on a voyage. Epictetus, the stoic philosopher, likened life to this very experience. He said life is like preparing for a sea journey—you can carefully choose your crew, map your destination, and decide the best time to set sail. But once you're on the water, you don’t control the waves, the wind, or the storms. All you control is your reaction to them. This timeless wisdom reminds us that?life’s preparation is in our hands, but the journey will always be full of surprises. Choose your?crew?wisely: Surround yourself with people who uplift, challenge, and support you. Map your?destination: Have a clear sense of purpose, knowing where you want to go. Set your?course: Take action, step forward, and commit to the journey. But here’s the hard truth:?once you set sail, life happens.?The calm seas will inspire you. The storms will test you. The winds will redirect you. And in every moment, your response—not the circumstances — determines whether you arrive stronger, wiser, and closer to your destination. In the face of adversity, ask yourself: Will I let the storm break me, or will I adjust my sails? Will I curse the wind, or will I harness its power? Will I cling to fear, or will I trust my preparation and my crew? Epictetus teaches us that our power lies in this: choosing how we react and what meaning we give to what happens.?Life’s sea will not always be calm, but every wave teaches us something. So, as you navigate your voyage, remember that the goal is not just to reach the destination but to become the kind of sailor who thrives on the open sea. ??? How will you face the waves today? The Big Red Barn Retreat, Boulder Crest Foundation, Daniel Navarro, Lamont Christian #StoicWisdom #PostTraumaticGrowth #PhilosophyInAction #ResilientMindset #AdaptAndOvercome #InnerStrength #GrowthThroughAdversity #MasterYourResponse #LiveWithPurpose #WisdomFromWithin #NavigateTheStorm #VirtueAndCourage #LifeLessons #StoicLiving #StrengthInChallenge
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RBC Capital Markets has brought back their Grovember fundraising event for a 12th year! Since 2019 alone they have raised over $24,000 for Boulder Crest Foundation, and they plan on beating their record this year. Head to https://lnkd.in/eGwjBqtV to help them meet their goal! _____________________ THANK YOU RBC and all who have donated to this life-changing fundraiser.
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New to the Press Page! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eHRYwqUD ______________________ Highlights: For many veterans, transitioning from active duty to civilian life is both a challenge and an opportunity. For more than 12 years, Juan Pizaro served in combat arms and special operations units in the U.S. military. Now a Master of Social Work student at UNC Charlotte, Pizarro is using everything he has learned about mental health to help his fellow servicemen. As a UNC Charlotte student, Pizarro is translating his experiences into meaningful advocacy for mental health and resilience. His passion is rooted in the transformative power of post-traumatic growth, a term coined by UNC Charlotte researchers Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun, which was central in the Warrior PATHH program. Pizarro showcased the impact of post-traumatic growth in the University’s 3-Minute Thesis competition. He outlined how to integrate post-traumatic growth into military education starting at basic training. Pizarro noted many soldiers enter the military with high adverse childhood experiences scores, which can be compounded through combat or simulated combat in the military. “The highest cause for death in the military is still suicide,” Pizarro said. “At this point, it is worth acknowledging that we have soldiers who come in with trauma, we compound that trauma, and when it’s too much for soldiers, we kick them out.” #militarymentalhealth #militarywellness #supportmilitary #veteranmentalhealth #veteranwellness #supportveterans #THISisPTG #PTG #posttraumaticgrowth #UNCCharlotte #WarriorPATHH #StruggleWell
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No one belongs here more than you. If you find that hard to believe, shift your perspective. Shift your mission. Look for evidence that you are enough. Look for evidence that you do belong. Think about what makes you feel appreciative of this life you have, and do more of that. Pursue more of that. To bring joy into your own life, you have to first allow yourself to search for joy with a courageous heart and the understanding that we will always find what we look for. No one belongs here more than you. Prove it to yourself. ____________________________ #THISisPTG #PTG #posttraumaticgrowth #HomeOfPTG #StruggleWell #WarriorPATHH #ChooseGrowth #Gratitude #GratitudeChallenge
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We challenge you to start your day thinking about what you're grateful for - no matter how small. Because when you lead with gratitude, when you make gratitude your mission - that is what you will find more of. We find what we look for. We build what we decide to give our attention to. Where you invest your time and attention, you invest your life. What do you want to find today? _______________________________ #gratitude #gratitudechallenge #THISisPTG #PTG #posttraumaticgrowth #WarriorPATHH #StruggleWell #ChooseGrowth
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Check out Ken's episode of Hope is My Middle Name on any podcast platform today! https://lnkd.in/eHsZvB3f https://lnkd.in/eRa_KkT3 _____________ THANK YOU Kate Tucker for sharing this story.
Writer + Producer + Artist + Host | Podcasts + Documentaries + Stories + Music | Curator of Wonder
When US Navy bomb disposal specialist Ken Falke suffered a life-changing injury he had a decision to make. Would he play the role of victim or victor? He opted for the latter, ???? discovering that stress can make us stronger, and suffering can lead to strength. This experience gave Ken a new mission, and with his wife Julia, he launched Boulder Crest Foundation, America’s first privately-funded wellness center for combat veterans and their families. To date, Boulder Crest has helped over 100,000 veterans, first responders, and their families trade PTSD for Posttraumatic Growth ??. Through the Warrior PATHH program ???, survivors learn to reframe their trauma and become experts in their own healing. Boulder Crest programs are free, they use zero meds, and Warrior PATHH is 5-7 times more effective than traditional approaches to PTSD. I got to talk with Ken on Hope Is My Middle Name ?? and he shared these powerful words: “In the science of posttraumatic growth, one of the phases of it is creating a new story for your life. If you believe, as I do, that today is the first day of the rest of your life, then I don't have to live in the past. I don't have to have that burden of the past holding me back from being what I want to be in the future. The past is a place for reference, not residence.” “At Boulder Crest we redefine the definition of trauma. We redefine the definition of stress. We teach people that no matter who you are in life, you're going to live this series of ups and downs and not every day of your life is going to be good, and we're going to teach you how to live a great life through that.” Hear why Ken is determined to transform mental healthcare across America, and how his experience in military special ops makes him the perfect man for the job. Listen to Ken Falke on Hope Is My Middle Name, now streaming on your favorite podcast platform ??.
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"We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school." - Thucydides On this Veterans Day, I hope you can accept some appreciation, and also accept the challenge to figure out how to ensure that your valuable service never stops. Thank you for what you do. Thank you for what you've done. Happy Veterans Day. - Josh Goldberg, CEO Boulder Crest Foundation
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We have a big weekend ahead of us! Come see us as we celebrate and honor our nation's veterans this Veterans Day Weekend. Saturday 11/9: Join us at Bear Chase Brewing Company - Loudoun County, VA as we honor our brave military heroes. All proceeds from the limited release of their Liberty Lager, a 5% ABV American Pale Lager, will support the Boulder Crest Foundation. Experience military vehicles up close, touch a real cannon, enjoy an airplane fly-by, live music, great food, and all your favorite brews on tap. Monday 11/11 Morning: We kick off the day with the 20th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration alongside the The George C. Marshall International Center at Dodona Manor. Monday 11/11 Afternoon: Honor our heroes in a place literally made for that purpose. Honor Brewing Company started their Veterans Day early with the "Buy A Vet A Beer" Campaign on Nov 1. This campaign ends on Monday, with 15% of Classic Lager sales will be donated to Boulder Crest Foundation! Veteran Discounts: 50% off food purchases for veterans. Live Music: Join us for great tunes throughout the day! Come celebrate and honor our veterans with us!
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