Struggle Well
Struggle Well is a prevention-focused program based on the science of Posttraumatic Growth. By partnering with first responder agencies and active serving military units, we’re fundamentally changing the culture from the inside-out.
Struggle Well is a prevention-focused program based on the science of Posttraumatic Growth. By partnering with first responder agencies and active serving military units, we’re fundamentally changing the culture from the inside-out.
A comprehensive approach that focuses on transformation of the active serving military and first responder culture, rather than the implementation of another wellness program.
Struggle Well training is guided by two objectives: normalizing the struggles that are a part of every service member and first responder’s life, and democratizing their ability to struggle well.
Struggle Well trains active serving military units and first responder agencies so participants are able to transform struggle into strength and growth, and be of better service to themselves, their family, community, and country.
Struggle Well training is delivered in 1-day, 2-day, and 5-day training programs.
The 1 Day training is focused on cultivating awareness of the Struggle Well philosophy
The 2-day training is ideal for leaders and senior management, and have proven incredibly effective within the first responder leadership
The 5-day training is ideal for informal leaders, peer support personnel, leaders, and trainers
“We were dealing with the Pandemic, the civil unrest, as well as significant staffing shortages, and then on top of that some record breaking violence. Our turning point was the Summer of 2021 when we had two employees take their lives within two months.”
– Monica Prieto, Deputy Chief of Police, Tucson Police Department
“We certainly knew that officers weren’t coping well. We had a robust Mental Health Support Team, a Behavioral Sciences Unit, a department psychologist, and two Sergeants, but it just wasn’t enough.
– Chad Kasmar, Chief of Police, Tucson Police Department
growth in Appreciation for Life after attending Struggle Well training
growth in Deeper Relationships after attending Struggle Well training
growth in New Possibilities after attending Struggle Well training
more effective than traditional approaches to PTSD
Struggle Well participants trained as of 2022
growth in Personal Strength after attending Struggle Well training
More first responders die by suicide than in the line of duty. It’s also estimated that 30-40% of our nation’s first responders are struggling with significant mental health challenges. At Boulder Crest, we help foster deeper relationships, new possibilities, spiritual-extensional change, personal strength, and an increased appreciation for life with our PTG-based First Responder Initiative, sponsored by FirstNet, Built by AT&T.
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Introducing PTG in Practice: Learning to Struggle Well. This self-guided, online course is for anyone who wants to learn how to incorporate the practices of Posttraumatic Growth into their everyday lives. Course is approximately 3 hours and is geared toward the general learner. Open to everyone.