Robin Ruckhaus

Dynamic mental health professional with experience at Slopeside Counseling, adept in evidence-based interventions and crisis management. Proven ability to foster therapeutic rapport and enhance client well-being through culturally responsive care. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to client-centered practices drive successful outcomes in diverse settings.

• Outdoor Emergency Technician (OEC) - Equivalent to EMT, CPR and AED Certified, Eyguel Airway Certification, Epinephrine Auto-Injector Certified, PESI- anger management certificate., PESI- Seeking safety (Trauma and Addiction) certificate, Licensed addiction counselor (LAC)- In progress, Licensed Professional Counselor candidate (LPCC) -expected November, 2026, PESI- integrating EMDR, parts work, and somatic techniques to reduce client defensiveness and safely process complex trauma. (Expected Completion: Oct. 2026)

• Resiliency Program, The Resiliency Program at Winter Park Resort is an emerging initiative dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness among ski area workers and first responders. Developed in partnership with Winter Park Ski Patrol and modeled after the Responders Alliance, the program is designed to address the unique mental health challenges of working in a high-risk, high-stress mountain environment., Key Project Components: Post-Incident Check-Ins, Peer Support Network, Access to Mental Health Services, Education & Research, and Program Architecture & Strategy., Post-Incident Support: Creating structured check-in protocols for ski patrollers following critical incidents such as severe accidents or fatalities., Peer Support Networks: Establishing peer support groups to foster connection, normalize conversations about mental health, and provide immediate resources after difficult calls., Access to Services: Ensuring patrollers and resort staff have access to specialized mental health services throughout the season., Education & Research: Attending national conferences and integrating the latest research on burnout prevention and first responder mental health into program design., Program Development: Currently in the early stages, with ongoing collaboration between Ski Patrol leadership and the Risk & Safety team to build a sustainable, long-term resiliency framework., The Resiliency Program Winter Park, CO represents an important step toward reducing burnout, improving well-being, and fostering a supportive culture for those working on the frontlines of mountain safety and emergency response.
• Seasonal Workforce Therapy Group (In Progress), As an LPCC co-facilitator come November, I am co-developing and running a 6-week experiential therapy group at Winter Park Resort tailored specifically for our seasonal workers and mountain town community. Partnering with a Board-Certified Music Therapist, we're blending somatic approaches and music therapy to address the physical burnout, isolation, housing stress, and unique high-altitude hustle our frontline staff face every season., Key Project Components, Somatic Grounding & Tension Release, Music-Assisted Nervous System Regulation, Polyvagal Psychoeducation for Burnout, Transient Community & Isolation Support, and Co-Facilitated Clinical Group Work.