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."

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    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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    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 and back 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.

    Animas High School students learn about suicide prevention

    Building resiliency requires authentic relationships, experts say

    4/5/19 Durango Herald

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  • Person with curly hair and glasses is speaking while gesturing with their hands.

    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.

    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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  • Social Impact Grantee: Resilient Colorado

    La Plata County Social Impact Grantee

    With funding from La Plata County's Social Impact Grant, Resilient Colorado is providing events and workforce support trainings that encourage the use of trauma-informed practices.

    3/1/2024 The Community Foundation Serving SW CO

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