By Benjamin Armas Last month on a breezy Saturday, I heard cheers of, “Go Ben!” as I prepared to take a plunge into a frigid pool of water at the Denver Zoo. I saw the posters, the homemade t- shirts, and the smiling faces of our EQ Life participants as they awaited my icy … Read More
Monthly Archives: March 2016
The Moment Is Now: The Art of Mindfulness
By Laura Petersen and Eileen Scheibe Talking about mindfulness is one thing, learning how to practice mindfulness can be a new and interesting process for most people. Our team decided it was time to bring the practice of “mindful meetings” each week into our Tuesday morning team meetings. We made a small and simple shift … Read More
Smart Phone Challenge: Can you turn off your phone prior to going to bed?
By Alex Rodenbeek I came across this headline while connecting on LinkedIn well past my bedtime and thought “Ok I’ll bite, I’ll watch.” I have been wondering for some time now how much sleep do I really need and how harmful is it to do that “one last check” before going to bed? Psychiatrist Dr. … Read More
Adventure and Experiential Therapy: Brain Centered Skill Development
Written by Tim Burke I am a wilderness guy at heart and a person that finds opportunity for adventure at every moment possible. One of the best parts of my job includes the “classroom” training sessions that include icy cold days learning about snow science and moving through avalanche terrain, climbing rocks to understand all … Read More