Paula Stephens

Areas of Expertise:  

Grief & trauma

Wellness coaching, mindfulness, resilience.

  Education:  

B.S. Exercise Science, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

M.A. Exercise Physiology, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX

48 Graduate Credits Buddhist Chaplaincy, Upaya Institute and Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM 

Completed chaplaincy residency program at Level 1 trauma center in Lakewood, CO.

Completed  2000 hours of required Clinical Pastoral Education, Lakewood, CO

Certified hypnotherapist, CHT Hypnotherapy Training Institute, Corte Madera, CA

Certified Wellness Coach, Catalyst Coaching Institute, Littleton, CO

Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Educator

​ Relevant Experience:  

Gold Star Mom, Army Spouse

National speaker on grief and resilience

Author of, "From Grief to Growth: 5 Essential Elements of Action to Give Grief Purpose and Grow from Your Experience"

Adjunct Professor in the Exercise Science Department at Metro State University, Denver, CO

Developed core curriculum for Wellness Coaching degree at Metro State University, Denver, CO

Mindfulness and meditation experience including multiple week-long silent retreats

Ordained Zen Buddhist Chaplain

  Interesting Fact: I was born and raised on a peach orchard in Colorado and spend lots of time outdoors including running, biking, camping and skiing or snowboarding. I've run the Boston Marathon, six 24-hour team relays of 150+ miles in distance, and an 18-hour mountain bike relay. My favorite though is the 5-day, 150-mile, hut-to-hut, back-country mountain bike ride my husband and I did in 2020... the most amazing part is we're still married after that! :)