Sun Valley Steadfast offers a therapeutic healing intensive designed for women survivors of sexual abuse. This intensive program spans four days and incorporates experiential interventions involving equine-assisted psychotherapy, art therapy, psychoeducation, nature-based therapeutics, individual sessions, and gentle yoga/movement. The foundation of the intensive is based on cutting-edge neuroscience, the integration of highly effective trauma therapies, and includes expert-trained & experienced trauma therapists.
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To support those who may not have the financial means to attend, private donations are gratefully accepted to provide scholarships for participants. Your generosity can help change lives by offering survivors access to this transformative healing experience.
Our Staff
This is Laurie’s fourth year with Steadfast, and her second year as the Director. Laurie mentored under Melissa Boley both in therapeutic technique as well in development of the intensive the prior two seasons. Laurie is grateful for the opportunity to continue offering Steadfast and the robust and supportive type of healing to women with the beautiful Wood River Valley as the backdrop.
Laurie Strand, LCSW, is a licensed clinical Social Worker in the State of Idaho. Laurie worked for 15 years in school and community based mental health. She has extensive experience working with children, youth, and families in school based mental health, university mental health, and experiential therapeutics. Laurie is a certified Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) clinician and has a private practice specializing in using this somatic-based model to work with trauma and anxiety in children and adults. As the founder of Resiliency Rising, she brings resiliency skill-building opportunities utilizing the evidence-based Community Resiliency Model (CRM), coordinating and implementing workshops and training for organizations, businesses, schools, first responders, and the community at large. Laurie regularly leads training for the international organization, the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI), sharing both the TRM and CRM models. She is an Associate Senior Faculty for TRI. Laurie is also a Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist and volunteers her time with the 5B Suicide Prevention Alliance, the Mental Well-Being Initiative, and the St. Luke’s WRV Community Board. Please visit www.resiliency-rising.com for more information.
Lindsey Jameson has dedicated her life to helping people to heal through partnering with horses. She is an Advanced Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Intl. (PATH Intl.). She has over twenty years of experience teaching therapeutic riding and facilitating equine-assisted activities. She currently owns and operates Pure Balance Horsemanship, a riding lesson program for people of all abilities. She is thrilled to be involved in Sun Valley Steadfast for the fourth year.
Lydia Missal is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), supervisor and Certified Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist. Over the past 18 years she practiced as a therapist and teacher in outpatient behavioral healthcare, wilderness therapy, school-based and community mental health, women’s advocacy and, most recently, private practice. She has worked with individuals of all ages from 12-82. She is the founder and owner of Flow State Psychotherapy, LLC where she delivers ground-breaking interventions by using the concept of flow theory to support individuals and groups by redefining how they process and integrate traumatic and stressful experiences in order to live a meaningful life. She is trained as a Community Resiliency Model (CRM) teacher, Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) therapist, Ceremony and Rites of Passage Guide and EMDRConsultant-in Training. Additionally, she weaves in mindfulness practices, nature-based interventions, experiential and adventure therapy, cognitive behavioral, and somatic psychology. She is also a yoga teacher and Reiki master. In the wider counseling community she volunteers her time for the Idaho Counseling Association serving as their current president. For more information, please visit flowstatepsychotherapy.com. Lydia is delighted to participate in this year’s Steadfast Intensive for the 2nd year.
Mimi Crocker achieved certification as a therapeutic riding instructor (CTRI) in 2011 through PATH Int’l and later as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL). A lifelong equestrian, Mimi recognizes the incredible benefits that arise from the bond between humans and horses. In 2016, Mimi opened her small private stable, The BARN, in Idaho to summer camps for kids, private lessons, and Equine Facilitated Activities and Learning opportunities. This will be Mimi’s fourth season with Sun Valley Steadfast.
For over 16 years, Sarah has taught various styles of yoga, incorporating a blend of slow flow, balance, strength, and flexibility. Her open and honest delivery is accessible and doable by individuals at any fitness level. Sarah’s classes offer a connected experience that encourages self-expression, presence, and inquiry to foster a deeper connection with oneself.
