TRANSFORMING THE TOUGH STUFF
“If you want to change your life, you can.
It's a choice we have the power
to make each day."
Coming this Fall...
"Grit, Dignity & Identity"
An interactive Wellness Retreat to honor active and former First Responders living in Grand County, Colorado: Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS, Dispatch, Search & Rescue, and Ski Patrol.
Cost: FREE. Includes Speakers, Peers Supporters who've "been there", interactive group meetings, outdoor activity, relaxation, lodging, and meals. Join us.
Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge, Grand Lake, CO
September 24-26, 2026
Welcome
Check out Pivotal Impact Life Coaching, Workshops, and Retreats for Men, Women, Couples, Families, Work Teams, Active Military, Military Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Emergency Medical, Dispatch,
and Search & Rescue.
Are you Active Duty Military,
a Veteran, or First Responder?
Or care about someone who is?
Pivotal's got some great
programs for you...
“Mary provided a strong foundation and leadership, excellent content . . .
Mary and her staff created a safe environment in which we could bond and open up.”
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—VETERAN RETREAT PARTICIPANT
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Pivotal Impact Programs provide a sanctuary where shared experiences encourage connection, increased understanding, and greater peace of mind.​​ What once was a solitary (and often lonely) experience, becomes more common...so no one feels alone.
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Pivotal Impact offers a critical blend of education, group discussion, insight, healing tools and techniques, outdoor adventure, comaraderie, relaxation, and support​.
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Our proven, transformative retreat model is dedicated to supporting those who serve our country and our communities: Active Duty Military, Veterans, Active and Former Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Emergency Medical, and their families. ​​
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Focus: Managing the impact of serving high-risk environments including loss and grief, sustained exposure to Life Threat, physical injury, ethical conflicts, Moral Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress, addictions as a response to trauma, and the impact on relationships and post-service identity. ​
​​​Grit, Dignity
& Identity​
September 24-26, 2026​
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Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge
Grand Lake, CO
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS SOON
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Honorary​ Wellness Retreat
featuring Keynote Speaker, Peer Supporters, Outdoor Activity,
Rest & Relaxation
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FREE for First Responders Serving Grand County, CO
Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Emergency Medical,
Dispatch, SAR, Ski Patrol
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First Responders Serving Grand County CO
​Shadlowcliff Mountain Lodge
Grand Lake, CO​​​​​
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Retreat Highlights​​
Honorary Welcome
First Responder Speakers
Experienced Staff
2 Nights' Lodging
All Meals
Outdoor Activity
Group Stretch & Relaxation
Campfire
Benefits
Build greater camaraderie among
all agencies and within the community.
Lead well at home and on the job.
Improve communications.
Understand and manage the impact
of sustained 'Life Threat', physical Injury,
loss and grief,
ethical conflicts, moral trauma,
Post Traumatic Stress, and addictions.
Take away tools for managing 'Triggers'.
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Your DONATION is needed and very much appreciated
​Moving Mountains
Exact Dates Coming Soon
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​The Rocky Mountains, CO
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​​ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS MAY '26
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​​​​​​​Outdoor Adventure,
Education & Wellness Retreat
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​FREE for Military Veterans​
(Colorado Residents Only)
​Colorado Military Veterans Only
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​Exact Location Coming Soon
The Rocky Mountains, CO
​​Honorary Welcome
2 Nights' Mountain Lodging
All Meals
Hike or Kayak Adventure
Group Stretch
Guided Meditation
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Wellness Education
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"Signature Wounds of War"
Managing 'Life Threat', Physical Injury, Loss and Grief, Ethical Conflicts, Moral Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress,
and Addictions as a Common
Response to Trauma.
Tools for Managing Triggers.
Improving Relationships and Communication.
Private Consultation & Peer Support.
Guided Visualization & Image Replacement.
Experienced Staff.
Military Speakers Who've 'Been There'.
Peaceful time to relax.
Together We Ride
3rd Annual
March 9-12, 2026
The Cabins at Historic Columbine
Clark, CO
COMPLETED​
Snowmobile Adventure, Education
& Wellness Retreat ​
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FREE for Active Duty Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement,
Firefighters, Emergency Medical, SAR, Dispatch, and their Guests​​​
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Photo: Cory "Red" Bushell
Guests: Spouse/Partner, Battle Buddy,
Agency Partner
​The Cabins at Historic Columbine
Clark, CO​​​
​​Honorary Welcome
3 Nights' Historic Cabin Lodging
All Meals
Guided Snowmobile Tour
Daily Stretch
Snowshoe from the property
Wood-Fired Sauna
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Wellness Education ​
"Benefits and Challenges of Serving
High-Risk Environments"
Managing Loss and Grief, Sustained 'Life Threat', Physical Injury,
Ethical Conflicts, Moral Trauma,
Post Traumatic Stress, and the Impact on Relationships and Communication.
Tools for Managing Triggers.
Writing Workshop.
Guided Visualization & Image Replacement.
Private Consultation & Peer Support.
Experienced Staff.
Military/1st Responder Speakers Who've 'Been There'.
Peaceful time to relax.
Testimonials
“Working one-on-one with Mary, I was able to literally shift my way of being in the world—from living in a state of anxiety where I spent too much time worrying about what others think to living in the moment. She helped me recognize and move beyond my limiting belief and become more of the person I want to be. I now define myself on my own terms rather than being defined by others. Thank you Mary!"
—K.H. PRIVATE CLIENT, GROUP AND RETREAT PARTICIPANT
“I would recommend anyone to seek Mary Scott for guidance in their life. She is a jewel to work with, and helped rid myself of old beliefs using emotional release techniques and other tools. Her guided visualizations helped me through my grief and other personal issues I was struggling with for years.”
—MARY MCCORMICK, NEW ENGLAND
“At a retreat, my wife and I felt lucky enough to have Mary assigned to us. We immediately warmed to her open style. Each daily session (with “homework”) proved tough, tender and busy. Mary’s humor and insight got us over “walls” we had created in our marriage, and to once again be more loving despite my PTSD and my wife’s grief from losing a daughter.”
—MILITARY COMBAT VETERAN, RETREAT PARTICIPANT
What it's Like to Work with Mary
“Anyone who works with Mary Scott can’t go wrong. I was depressed, angry, drinking a lot, overwhelmed with my emotions, and on the verge of losing my job.
Mary used various things to help me overcome my depression and anger. She is incredible: kind, considerate, patient, and willing to help her clients face their personal demons. I was able to focus on my goals and gain further control over my limitations. I gained the confidence to complete my bachelors, enroll in a Masters, and move across the country to start a new life in an area more suited to my personality. Mary may not tell you what you want to hear, but she will help you find the next step.
If you’re hurting or just tired of this mad, crazy world, she can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel.”
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—C.L., RETREAT ATTENDEE
Are you living the life you really want?
Do you have the health, relationships, and meaningful life
you want to have?
What's stopping you?
It's not the one who left you. It's not the boss who betrayed you, or the one who 'took' your job.
It's not even the one who died.
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Career transition, loss, death, betrayal, the end of a relationship,
a difficult memory that won't quit, and other stressors make it difficult to
control what we think and feel. These experiences often invade our peace of mind,
and can leave us questioning who we are
and if we really matter.
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How we think affects the way we feel. So if we want to feel differently,
we've got to change the thoughts that limit our potential.
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Are you ready to claim the life you really want?
Are you ready to enjoy the relationships you want to have?
Are you ready to be the person you really want to be?
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