Boulder Psychotherapy Institute

Advanced Training in Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP) — since 1989

An Experiential Psychodynamic Gestalt Approach   •   Boulder, Colorado

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Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 22. Brush With Grief at Medicine Horse, (720) 776-9924
Brush With Grief is a reflective, hands-on workshop where participants craft symbolic brushes using natural materials such as elk, moose, raccoon fur, plant fibers, and wood. This creative process offers space to explore loss, memory, and meaning. Participants are welcome to bring small mementos from a loved one or pet, such as fur, feathers, or hair, to include in their piece. Facilitated by Andrew Koch, LPC All materials provided March 22, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM Outdoor sessions with the herd and the land Medicine Horse, Longmont $35 per session | Donations welcome. Learn More...

Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, May 11. Improve Mental Wellbeing by Tracking the Body’s Data in Real Time, 3036189253
Everyday lifestyle choices like nutrition, sleep and movement have an impact on mental health. One way to track and measure the body's reaction to those lifestyle choices is to use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). This 7-week program combines the data gathered from a CGM with educated lifestyle choices to improve mental health outcomes and overall well being. This program is for adults (18+ years) who are "glucose curious" and want to learn how the body works and optimize its functions. Clients can join even if diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, are not on insulin and are not at risk for hypoglycemia, want to track blood glucose levels, and need help making lifestyle changes, consequently improving mental health. Seven sessions, 90 minutes each, 10.5 hours total, all virtual on Zoom. Each session will include a 30-minute check-in to share wins and challenges. Then 30-minutes to dive into the topic-of-the-week, finishing off the class with 30 minutes of open Q&A and creating experiments to try during the coming week. A private Group Chat will allow members to ask questions, motivate one another and create connection and community in between sessions. Pre-program social gathering on Sunday, March 29th at 6pm MST to begin building community All virtual, 7 consecutive Mondays, 5:15-6:45pm MST, starting on March 30th through May 11th Program cost: $249; CGM purchased separately (~$99 for two sensors) Facilitated by Rachel Cruz, NBC-HWC, Diabetes Lifestyle Coach Learn More...

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Jun 1. Lucid Dreaming for Psychological Healing; a hybrid course and retreat, + 44793297882
Upcoming course and retreat: Lucid Dreaming for Psychological Healing A hybrid training for EMDR, IFT and Psychotheraputic Councellors. Commencing April 2026. Booking now open: dreambig@consciousdreamer.co.uk See Webpage for course ans retreat information and booking Learn More...

Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 19. Brush With Grief at Medicine Horse, (720) 776-9924
Brush With Grief is a reflective, hands-on workshop where participants craft symbolic brushes using natural materials such as elk, moose, raccoon fur, plant fibers, and wood. This creative process offers space to explore loss, memory, and meaning. Participants are welcome to bring small mementos from a loved one or pet, such as fur, feathers, or hair, to include in their piece. Facilitated by Andrew Koch, LPC All materials provided April 19, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM Outdoor sessions with the herd and the land Medicine Horse, Longmont $35 per session | Donations welcome. Learn More...

Thu, Apr 23. *Correction to Event, 720-772-9735
Our therapist networking Event is actually on 4/23 not 4/24 Learn More...

Thu, Apr 23. Therapist Networking, 720-772-9735
Hi All, My name is Jill Lees. I'm an LCSW based out of Olde Town Arvada. Myself and another therapist are running a monthly networking event for therapist and medication management providers to casually meet and network. Our next meeting will be at Edgewater Beer Garden (in Edgewater neighborhood of Denver) on 4/24/26 from 7-9pm MST. We need to give the brewery an accurate number of people attending. If you are interested please reach out to Jill Lees, LCSW at jill@meersoulcounseling.com with Subject Line: April Therapist Networking Event RSVP. Thank You! Jill and Taylor Learn More...

Sat, May 2 - Sat, Apr 3 2027. Dream Practice Process Group with Robyn Chauvin, MA,LPC, 720 841 1836
Dreams can serve as a catalyst to psychological change. They help us directly approach core issues by bypassing ego defenses and structures. Fritz Perls, one of the founders of Gestalt Therapy, claimed that “ dreams are an existential message”. What he meant was that dreams communicate to us in a nonlinear form about the nature of our existence. The exploration of dreams can be a playful vehicle for transformation. A dream group has the advantage of amplifying your communication with dreams through consistent contact with your own dreams and the dreams of other group members. Often the dreams of others become part of the language of our own dreams, resulting in a deepening of relationships between group members. The approach used in this group is derived from Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP), the method developed and taught at the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute. Instead of interpreting and analyzing your dreams, you will play the dream’s characters (every person and thing in the dream) as a way of allowing the dream to communicate its existential message. The basic assumption is that “every part of a dream is you.” And the dream is a vital communication from you to you. The ability to hear that communication becomes amplified and expanded in a dream group. We will meet on the first Saturday of each month from 10am Mountain Time until 1pm, starting in March. Please feel free to contact Robyn for further information. Her email is Robyn3899@gmail.com, or you may tex Learn More...

Sat, May 2 - Sat, Apr 3 2027. Dream Practice Process Group with Robyn Chauvin, MA,LPC, 720 841 1836
Dreams can serve as a catalyst to psychological change. They help us directly approach core issues by bypassing ego defenses and structures. Fritz Perls, one of the founders of Gestalt Therapy, claimed that “ dreams are an existential message”. What he meant was that dreams communicate to us in a nonlinear form about the nature of our existence. The exploration of dreams can be a playful vehicle for transformation. A dream group has the advantage of amplifying your communication with dreams through consistent contact with your own dreams and the dreams of other group members. Often the dreams of others become part of the language of our own dreams, resulting in a deepening of relationships between group members. The approach used in this group is derived from Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP), the method developed and taught at the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute. Instead of interpreting and analyzing your dreams, you will play the dream’s characters (every person and thing in the dream) as a way of allowing the dream to communicate its existential message. The basic assumption is that “every part of a dream is you.” And the dream is a vital communication from you to you. The ability to hear that communication becomes amplified and expanded in a dream group. We will meet on the first Saturday of each month from 10am Mountain Time until 1pm, starting in March. Please feel free to contact Robyn for further information. Her email is Robyn3899@gmail.com, or you may text her Learn More...

Sun, May 3 - Sun, Apr 4 2027. Dream Practice Process Group with Robyn Chauvin, MA,LPC, 720 841 1836
Dreams can serve as a catalyst to psychological change. They help us directly approach core issues by bypassing ego defenses and structures. Fritz Perls, one of the founders of Gestalt Therapy, claimed that “ dreams are an existential message”. What he meant was that dreams communicate to us in a nonlinear form about the nature of our existence. The exploration of dreams can be a playful vehicle for transformation. A dream group has the advantage of amplifying your communication with dreams through consistent contact with your own dreams and the dreams of other group members. Often the dreams of others become part of the language of our own dreams, resulting in a deepening of relationships between group members. The approach used in this group is derived from Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP), the method developed and taught at the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute. Instead of interpreting and analyzing your dreams, you will play the dream’s characters (every person and thing in the dream) as a way of allowing the dream to communicate its existential message. The basic assumption is that “every part of a dream is you.” And the dream is a vital communication from you to you. The ability to hear that communication becomes amplified and expanded in a dream group. We will meet on the first Saturday of each month from 10am Mountain Time until 1pm, starting in March. Please feel free to contact Robyn for further information. Her email is Robyn3899@gmail.com, or you may tex Learn More...

Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 17. Brush With Grief at Medicine Horse, (720) 776-9924
Brush With Grief is a reflective, hands-on workshop where participants craft symbolic brushes using natural materials such as elk, moose, raccoon fur, plant fibers, and wood. This creative process offers space to explore loss, memory, and meaning. Participants are welcome to bring small mementos from a loved one or pet, such as fur, feathers, or hair, to include in their piece. Facilitated by Andrew Koch, LPC All materials provided May 17, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM Outdoor sessions with the herd and the land Medicine Horse, Longmont $35 per session | Donations welcome. Learn More...

Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 6. Fourth World Congress of Existential Therapy, 8554344607
The Fourth World Congress of Existential Therapy will be held in Aurora/Denver Colorado in June of 2026. The World Congresses are the largest world gatherings of existential therapy, occurring every 3-4 years. The Congress features many leading voices in existential therapy. For more information, visit https://www.wcet4.com. Learn More...

Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 21. Brush With Grief at Medicine Horse, (720) 776-9924
Brush With Grief is a reflective, hands-on workshop where participants craft symbolic brushes using natural materials such as elk, moose, raccoon fur, plant fibers, and wood. This creative process offers space to explore loss, memory, and meaning. Participants are welcome to bring small mementos from a loved one or pet, such as fur, feathers, or hair, to include in their piece. Facilitated by Andrew Koch, LPC All materials provided June 21, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM Outdoor sessions with the herd and the land Medicine Horse, Longmont $35 per session | Donations welcome. Learn More...

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