In the Media

Doty Shepard TEDx Talk

"We calm ourselves down, not by an act of will, but by giving our brain what it needs. 

As we practice that, over time, we build our resilience."

  • Four people sit around a round table engaged in a collaborative activity, building a structure with colorful sticks at Resilient Colorado's event.

    Creating a Culture of Belonging

    Creating a Culture of Belonging with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Building a trauma-informed workplace culture, specifically for those with disabilities.
    10/20/2023

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    Aspen Hope Center Symposium

    Designed to focus on the positive aspects of addressing mental health by emphasizing hope and healing.
    9/26/2023 Aspen Daily News

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  • Illustration of a human brain with different regions highlighted in red, blue, and white on a lined notebook paper background. The red region is at the top, the blue region is at the center, and the white region surrounds them.

    Students learn to protect their minds from toxic stress

    Techniques build resilience, prevent trauma from shaping lives.

    5/23/19 Durango Herald

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  • Four people stand on a hilltop with their arms around each other, facing a scenic, sunlit horizon with rolling hills and a clear sky. Their backs are to the camera.

    Building Community Resilience

    Collective Impact & The Trauma-Informed Lens (30 Minute webinar starts at 1:28:14)

    5/16/19 Strategies 2.0 Sierra Learning Community

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  • Doty and a community member are standing indoors, smiling at the camera. They are holding a sign with the words "Resilient Colorado. Building Trauma-Informed, Resilient Communities."

    Animas High School students learn about suicide prevention

    Building resiliency requires authentic relationships, experts say

    4/5/19 Durango Herald

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  • Doty with curly hair and glasses is speaking while gesturing with their hands. They are wearing a dark shirt and a name badge. The background shows blurred banners hanging on the wall.

    Animas High students promote mental health

    "Community of Resilience" efforts aimed at preventing suicide

    2/1/19 Durango Herald

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  • A group of people sits in rows of chairs facing a panel of four individuals seated at a long table. Behind the panel, a person stands at a podium,.

    Suicide-prevention efforts to expand next year in La Plata County

    Nonprofits, schools, health departments promote resiliency

    12/6/18 Durango Herald

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