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CLOSURE

Our UrgentPsych program, located in our Walk-In Crisis Center, is temporarily closed today (Monday, December 2). All other services and programs remain open.

TRAUMA

Moving Beyond Trauma

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OVERVIEW

Healing mind, body, and spirit from trauma

Many people have experienced at least one traumatic event. Moving Beyond Trauma (MBT) is a holistic trauma treatment Center of Excellence that serves children, families, and adults. We offer individual and family therapy to help people in their healing journeys. Our compassionate team is ready to help you or a loved one find healing and hope from trauma. 

  • Experts in trauma care

    Our experienced clinicians and therapists are trained in the most current and effective evidence-based trauma recovery treatments, and we go one step further by adapting care to meet each individual’s needs. 

  • Achieving results through excellence

    Our data-informed approach to trauma care ensures we consistently improve our clients’ overall well-being as they progress on their healing journey. 

  • Comprehensive services

    MBT clients have access to a wide range of mental health and wellness services - including individual and group therapy, wellness activities, peer support, care coordination, and more. 

SERVICES

Holistic care to find healing, hope, and resilience from trauma

A person experiences traumatic stress when an event or conditions overwhelm their ability to cope – for example, accidents, witnessing a disturbing incident, being sexually assaulted, or becoming seriously ill. By practicing proven techniques, clients can learn how to process and heal from trauma to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Traumatic stress is treatable, and we are experts in how to do it. 

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Our guiding principles 

Moving Beyond Trauma is a place of healing and hope that honors the connection between one’s mind and body. As a trustworthy and transparent partner in healing, we care for each client's physical and emotional safety. We create a collaborative environment with clients by supporting empowerment and choice. We acknowledge and honor clients’ unique cultural backgrounds and worldviews. 

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Many pathways to healing 

We utlize a variety of treatment methods and trauma-focused modalities to help clients progress on their healing journeys. Our treatment modalities include: 

  • Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) 
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) 
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 
  • Seeking Safety Groups  
  • Somatic Therapy 
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) 
  • Trauma-informed yoga 
  • Other complementary treatments 
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A safe and welcoming space  

Moving Beyond Trauma is located in our Lafayette Clinic, on the second floor. This welcoming, trauma-informed space features a light and airy yoga studio, dedicated adult and children’s waiting areas, private counseling rooms, and a therapeutic playroom for kids. 

GALLERY

Welcome to Moving Beyond Trauma

Visit us at our Lafayette Clinic (1455 Dixon Avenue, Suite 210) for an in-person tour of our trauma-informed space.  

TESTIMONIALS

Stories of hope and healing

“Everyone was so helpful and knew what they were doing. I loved the structure and setting goals. I was guided to my own recovery, and not left to figure it out by myself.”

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

More mental health support and information

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National Child Traumatic Stress Network 

The NCTSN is an organization whose mission is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities throughout the United States. 

NCTSN.org 

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National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center 

NIWRC is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women and children. The NIWRC provides advocacy, policy development, and housing assistance. 

NIWRC.org 

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National Human Trafficking Hotline 

The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe, including referrals to social and legal services, as well as financial assistance. The Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of sex and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases.

(888) 373-7888 

HumanTraffickingHotline.org  

Local Government Resources 

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Office for Victims Programs (OVP) 

Colorado’s Division of Criminal Justice OVP offers support with victim’s compensation, victim’s rights compliance, complaints about law enforcement, and DA’s Offices response to sexual violence survivors. 

dcj.colorado.gov 

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Boulder County Adult Protective Services (APS) 

Boulder County APS staff investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), or financial exploitation of at-risk adults who are unable to protect themselves due to a physical or mental limitation.   

BoulderCounty.gov 

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OASOS 

This program of Boulder County Public Health supports the local queer youth community by providing peer youth groups, leadership opportunities, advocacy, support, referrals, and more. 

BoulderCounty.gov 

Health Resources 

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Boulder Valley Health Center 

Boulder Valley Health Center provides person-centered care based on best practices in reproductive and sexual health. It is a local non-profit organization that is inclusive and welcoming to everyone. It serves adults and teens. 

BoulderValleyHealth.org 

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Planned Parenthood 

Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information. 

PlannedParenthood.org 

Legal Resources 

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Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center 

Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center is a Colorado nonprofit law firm providing free legal services to victims of crime in Colorado through our Victim Rights Legal Services, Legal Information Network of Colorado, and Title IX programs. 

RMVictimLaw.org 

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Bridge to Justice 

Bridge to Justice’s helps individuals who do not qualify for free legal services through Boulder County Legal Services or other legal aid providers but who cannot afford a private attorney. 

BoulderBridgeToJustice.org 

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Colorado Legal Help Center 

The Colorado Legal Help Center is a free online directory and resource guide to search for legal assistance by location.  

ColoradoLegalHelpCenter.us 

Financial Resources 

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Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) 

EFAA is a Boulder-based organization that provides financial assistance for housing, food, furniture, minor medical and dental costs, and other needs for eligible local families. 

EFAA.org 

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OUR Center 

OUR Center is a community-based agency in Longmont providing financial assistance for housing, referrals for housing and employment, legal resources, substance use resources, mobility access, healthcare access, mental health support, and more for local individuals and families.  

OurCenter.org 

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Sister Carmen Community Center 

Sister Carmen provides comprehensive basic needs services and resources to the most vulnerable residents in East Boulder County (Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and Erie). Through family-centered programming, the organization promotes health, safety, well-being, and economic stability. 

SisterCarmen.org 

Housing Resources 

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Feet Forward 

Feet Forward provides an umbrella of services and resources for those experiencing homelessness in Boulder, including weekly community events to offer peer support and navigation services, direct connection to local service providers, hot meals, health/wellness resources, and weather appropriate clothing. 

FeetForward.org 

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Haven Ridge 

Formerly Mother House, Haven Ridge provides at-risk mothers and their babies with a nurturing, supportive, and empowering residential community. 

hHavenRidgeBoulder.org 

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HOPE for Longmont 

HOPE does outreach to Longmont’s unhoused community and offers an overnight shelter, showers, laundry, storage, case management, hot meals, safe parking for those who live in a vehicle, advocacy, bike distribution, day shelter, medical assistance, bus passes, and more. 

HopeForLongmont.org 

Sexual & Domestic Violence Resources

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Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA) 

As a program of Mental Health Partners, MESA has served as the sexual violence resource center for Boulder County since 1972. MESA serves people who have experienced sexual violence by providing information about legal support, medical care, counseling referrals, and other community resources. 

(303) 443-7300 (24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline) 

MovingToEndSexualAssault.org 

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Sex Workers Outreach Project 

Sex Workers Outreach Project-USA is a national social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of people involved in the sex trade and their communities, focusing on ending violence and stigma through education and advocacy. 

SWOPusa.org 

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Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) 

SPAN is a Boulder-based human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth, and children through support, advocacy, education, and community organizing. 

SafehouseAlliance.org 

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Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley 

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley provides comprehensive domestic violence services - including safety, support, and resources to individuals affected by domestic and family violence, teen dating violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. 

safeshelterofstvrain.org 

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Stronghearts Native Helpline 

The National Domestic Violence Hotline and National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) partnered to develop the Stronghearts Native Helpline to better support tribal communities across the United States. The Helpline offers culturally-appropriate, anonymous, and confidential service available 24/7 nationwide. 

844-762-8483 

strongheartshelpline.org 

LGBTQIA2S+ Resources 

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Out Boulder County 

Out Boulder County facilitates connection, advocacy, education, research, and programs (including mental health, support groups, and community events) to ensure LGBTQ+ people and communities thrive in Boulder County and beyond. 

OutBoulder.org 

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The Trevor Project 

The Trevor Project believes LGBTQ young people deserve a welcoming, loving world. Their mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people by offering 24/7 crisis counseling (via phone, text, and chat), advocacy, research, education, and more. 

TheTrevorProject.org 

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Forge Forward 

Resources and training for transgender and non-binary people experiencing sexual assault or relationship violence. 

Forge-Forward.org 

Resources for Undocumented Individuals & Families

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Immigrants Rising 

Immigrants Rising has transformed individuals and fueled broader changes around the country. With access to resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities. 

ImmigrantsRising.org 

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Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition 

CIRC is a statewide, membership-based coalition of immigrant, faith, labor, youth, community, business and ally organizations founded in 2002 to improve the lives of immigrants and refugees by making Colorado a more welcoming, immigrant-friendly state. 

ColoradoImmigrant.org 

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Mi Casa Resource Center 

Mi Casa Resource Center is committed to advancing the economic prosperity of the Latino community through business and career support, as well as referrals to other support services.  

MiCasaResourceCenter.org 

Resources for People With Disabilities

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Center for People with Disabilities 

CPWD’s mission is to provide resources, information, and advocacy to assist people with disabilities in overcoming barriers to independent living. Services include referrals, peer support, advocacy, transition services, employment support, and a veteran independence program.

CPWD.org 

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Imagine! 

Imagine! provides services designed to incorporate people with developmental, cognitive, and physical challenges into the fabric of their communities. Services include educational and therapeutic services, job training and placement, recreation and leisure activities, opportunities for community living, behavioral health services, technology solutions, and support for families.

ImagineColorado.org  

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Deaf Overcoming Violence through Empowerment (DOVE) 

DOVE is an organization dedicated to providing advocacy services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, or Hard of Hearing (DDBDDHH) victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse in Colorado.

DEAFDove.org