Archive for January 2025
The Transformative Power of Skiing || By Jeff Dixon, MA, MM, LPCC
Let’s face it, winter is finally here. Ski resorts are open and the powder-hungry weekend warriors are mentally preparing for the hours stuck in westbound I-70 traffic. Why the snow-mania? What could be so great about skiing that attracted 14.8 million visits to Colorado ski resorts during the 2022-2023 season? What compels people from all…
Read MoreThe Art of Compassionate Communication – Part 1: Identifying Roadblocks || By Kevin Culver LPCC
As humans, we all have needs, emotions, and feelings, but we often struggle to express them, especially in the context of relationships. Many never learned how to identify our needs or feelings, much less communicate them to others. And when we try, it often ends up in misunderstanding, disappointment, and hurt, amplifying our feelings of…
Read MoreA Season to Pivot || By Beth Hinnen, Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher
More than ever, we’re pushed to have certainty. Strong opinions, tightly held and loudly proclaimed. And then, when reality intervenes, it can be stressful. … It’s not easy to say, “I was wrong.” And so people live in stress, sticking with something that used to work longer than they’re comfortable with. Our challenges in shifting…
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