About LifeBreath

Institute

LifeBreath Institute evolved from a Frontline Providers program developed in 2011 by Lillian Lennox and Robin Carnes. Robin Carnes is the co-founder of Warriors At Ease.

Frontline Providers was based on clinical research studies funded by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program offered mind-body, CAM-based preventative, and trauma healing practices to people at risk for a broad range of psychological stress and moral injury.

LifeBreath Institute continues this work by offering programs designed for people working in high-stress, high-stakes environments to prevent stress injury, and moral injury and to build resilience.

We also offer an evidence-based program for leadership on how to build and support a resilient organization.

LifeBreath programs are designed:

  • To meet the growing demand for specialized complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) programs that are trauma-informed, evidence-based, safe, and effective.

  • To address the current gap in preventative resilience training that integrates both psychological and physical health strategies for active-duty frontline and first responders professionals and volunteers.

  • To build individual and group mind, body, and spirit resilience. 

Our Mission

To provide education and skills and drills practices for people at risk of burnout so that they can thrive in their careers and life.

Our Vision

To integrate mind-body drills and skills practices into both the workplace and daily life. To prevent psychological stress and moral injury, and to support mental health resiliency and post-traumatic growth.

LifeBreath Institute Core Focus

LifeBreath Training programs offer key practices to manage stress and deepen resilience. The programs are tailored to address the specific workplace culture needs of your organization and are focused on these resilience-building domains:

Foundation: Embodied practices to enhance the foundational structure, clarity of thought, focus, and increased self-care.

Engagement: A foundation for optimal engagement designed to improve safety and efficacy on the job and in everyday life.

Integration: Research-based practices to transform barriers to well-being and access deeper internal resources.

LifeBreath Core Values

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The symptoms of stress can present in multiple ways, including fatigue, anxiety, depression, body aches and pains, negative self-talk, and emotional outbursts. Left unchecked, stress can manifest as very troubling symptoms like substance misuse, suicidal thoughts, and alienation from self, friends, and family.

    Stress is one of our greatest challenges today, as it can profoundly impact our sense of self, place, and peace.

    • Stress managed is a source of motivation, inspiration, deep creativity, and Transformation.

    • Stress unmanaged can be catastrophic.

  • LifeBreath training offers a focus on all levels of stress management, including:

    • Prevention of stress injuries like vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, burn-out, and post-traumatic injury.

    • Increases psychological resilience, producing a more engaged performance during challenging events and everyday life.

    • Deepen personal nourishment rooted in evidence-based practices that restore the natural state of peace, integration, and well-being.

    • Promotes post-traumatic growth.

  • LifeBreath Institute 3-Day Resilience Immersion programs:

    Drills and Skills for Frontline & First Responders 3-Day Immersion Program and Clear the Path: Resources for the Sacred Self 3-Day Immersion Program

    Received the following continuing education accreditations: 15.5 CEUs.

    CEU Accreditation Statements are below:

    National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Berkshire AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5585. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Berkshire AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

    National Association of Social Workers (NASW MA Chapter) This program has been approved for 15.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours for re-licensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number D 81367-2.

    Psychology - Spiritual Competency Resource Center (SCRC) CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Resource Center (SCRC), which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Resource Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Spiritual Competency Resource Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Berkshire AHEC at hbruno@berkshireahec.org. For questions about CE, visit www.spiritualcompetency.com or contact David Lukoff, Ph.D. at CE@spiritualcompetency.com.

    For more information, contact info@lifebreathinstitute.org

  • What is a SAM Registration?

    A SAM registration is required for any entity to bid on and get paid for federal contracts or to receive federal funds. These include for-profit businesses, nonprofits, government contractors, government subcontractors, state governments, and local municipalities.

    LifeBreath Institute has been awarded a Federal Government US Commercial and Government Entity Vendor Code: CAGE Code: 8JNNO.