Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center

07/26/2023

So important to keep in mind! Just like trauma response can look different for each person, there are so many different kinds of trauma that can create barriers and impact a young person's safety, stability, and opportunity. Through our constellation of programs, RMCLC works to help children, youth and families navigate these barriers, however they present.

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A trauma response is the nervous system’s way to keep your body safe in situations that the body interprets as threatening due to past experiences.⁠
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For some, a trauma response is to fight and react in an aggressive or violent manner. ⁠
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Others will try to escape situations that trigger trauma to avoid activating the emotional patterns that feel hurtful and unsafe. ⁠
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It is also possible to freeze and dissociate from the body, almost like creating a dreamy state of ignorance to the real-life situation, just to avoid feeling hurt.⁠
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People pleasing can also be a learned trauma response and a way to avoid conflict and triggering emotions.⁠

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07/12/2023

Join Speaking for Ourselves Colorado and Disability Law Colorado as we present a FREE webinar series, "Voting 101". This series is geared towards self-advocates but is open to all! The first part of the series, Voter Registration and Resources, will be held on Wednesday, July 19th on Zoom, at 6pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82585160867

07/10/2023

Thank you so much, Realities For Children, for supporting our work with young people and families in Northern Colorado!

06/23/2023

Happy Pride! If you are attending the parade this weekend, be sure to keep an eye out for some familiar RMCLC faces! Charlotte, Dorina, Janett, and Barnabas from our team will be there celebrating and sharing information about programs. We hope to see you there!

Coors Light Denver Pride Parade Applications are CLOSED & the Waitlist is FULL. Click Here To Fill Out The 2024 Coors Light Denver Pride Parade Interest Form

06/19/2023

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the US in 1865. We celebrate this day, and recognize that there is so much work still to be done. We see day-to-day in our advocacy how systems continue to impact the Black community disproportionately. We remain committed to serving ALL young people who have experienced trauma or instability, especially those most impacted by inequity, and to continue learning.

In honor of Juneteenth, our offices are closed. Here is what we are reading/watching/listening to:

A video walk-through of the National Museum of African American History & Culture's exhibit: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/celebrating-juneteenth

National Museum of African American History and Culture reading and video: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth #:~:text=What%20is%20Juneteenth%3F,19%20%E2%80%94%20for%20over%20150%20years

PBS’s Juneteenth Jamboree, exploring the history and entertainment of Juneteenth celebrations: https://www.pbs.org/show/juneteenth-jamboree/

Reading from NPR on Juneteenth’s origin and observation: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/17/1007315228/juneteenth-what-is-origin-observation

06/01/2023

Announcing our new office hours! Effective this week, Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center's office will be open from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday. If you have questions or need assistance during this time, please reach out: (303) 692-1165.

05/24/2023

We had THE BEST time Monday at our 3rd Annual Drive to Thrive Golf Tournament!

Thanks to all of our sponsors, golfers, and friends, the event raised over $35,000 to support our advocacy! We are so grateful to our hosts at Arrowhead, our Title Sponsor Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, and everyone who came out, golfed, and supported to make the day such a success.

Can't wait to see you all on the links next year!

A special thank you to:
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell
Longevity Insurance Brokers
4Dyce Consulting LLC
Burg Simpson
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Sleeping Giant Brewing Company

05/11/2023

Today's the day! Sign up by 5:00 pm to join us on the links.

https://childlawcenter.kindful.com/e/drive-to-thrive-3

05/04/2023

One week left to register and golf with us May 22nd!

https://childlawcenter.kindful.com/e/drive-to-thrive-3

04/28/2023

04/28/2023

Register your foursome or sponsorship by May 11th to golf for a great cause with RMCLC!

https://lnkd.in/grnH-DcX

Presented by our friends at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, and featuring hosted on-course beverages from Tito's Handmade Vodka and Sleeping Giant Brewing Company there is truly something for everyone at our 3rd Annual Drive to Thrive golf tournament (a golf ball cannon, fun games and prizes, and opportunities to learn more about our advocacy? What more could you want!)

Thank you to all of our golfers and sponsors!

Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell
4Dyce Consulting
Longevity Insurance Brokers
Burg Simpson