About Us
In the Martial Arts and Mental Health program, we use Martial Arts as our action. This allows participants to deal with strong emotions such as anger or frustration. This is not Karate Kid and it is not Cobra Kai. Participants use punching and kicking on targets to help deal with negative emotions., they learn to use some self-defense techniques to escape and deal with dangerous situations. We also teach them how to use the nunchucks. The nunchucks give them the bilateral stimulation that is proven to work best for individuals with PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression.
About the Coach
Stephen Christopher is the executive director. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), and a Trauma Professional (IATP). He started his Martial Arts career in 1970 and currently holds a 6th degree Black Belt and is a Tai Chi instructor. He is a native of Colorado Springs graduating from Palmer High School. He has master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and in Psychology.
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Stephen E. Christopher LPC, CAS
3958 N. Academy Blvd. Suite 113
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 648-1072
Employment History:
Current: Senior Counselor-The Counseling Coach LLC
Executive Director- Martial Arts & Mental Health LLC
1999 to 2012: Security operations with private and government agencies.
1996 to 2002: Adjunct faculty, Pikes Peak Community College
Education:
Master’s in Psychology University Phoenix
Bachelor’s in Psychology University of Colorado
Masters in Criminal Justice, School of Public Affairs University of Colorado
Professional Certifications/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor Colorado LPC 0012438
Certified Addictions Specialist Colorado ACB 0007816
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional IATP
Tai Chi for Health Instructor Tai Chi for Health Assn
Personal References:
Dr. John Warner (719) 576-2225
1231 Lake Plaza Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Eddie Hughes (719) 477-1345
310 Catalina Court,
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Further information available upon request.Stephen E. Christopher LPC, CAS
3958 N. Academy Blvd. Suite 113
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
s_christopher1950@msn.com
(719) 648-1072
Employment History:
Current: Senior Counselor-The Counseling Coach LLC
Executive Director- Martial Arts & Mental Health LLC
1999 to 2012: Security operations with private and government agencies.
1996 to 2002: Adjunct faculty, Pikes Peak Community College
Education:
Master’s in Psychology University Phoenix
Bachelor’s in Psychology University of Colorado
Masters in Criminal Justice, School of Public Affairs University of Colorado
Professional Certifications/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor Colorado LPC 0012438
Certified Addictions Specialist Colorado ACB 0007816
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional IATP
Tai Chi for Health Instructor Tai Chi for Health Assn
Personal References:
Dr. John Warner (719) 576-2225
1231 Lake Plaza Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Eddie Hughes (719) 477-1345
310 Catalina Court,
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Further information available upon request.
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