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...
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...
Kelly Dixon and Molly Higgins, both UCCS Trauma Psychology track Ph.D. students, and student affiliates of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, have been chosen for the prestigious Graduate School Mentored Doctoral Fellowship by...
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...
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...
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...