Wellness for Veterans
Integrated Wellness for the Whole Person, Not Just One Dimension
What is the Veterans Wellness Program?
Founding Cohort — Be Part of Building This Program
We're launching this program for Veterans in Douglas County, and we want you to be part of it from the beginning.
As a new community program, we're building our founding participants. When you join, you're not just accessing support — you're helping shape how we serve Veterans for years to come.
Building our founding cohort now
Holistic Growth Across Every Area of Life
Mental Health
Physical Health
Social Health
Occupational Health
Environmental Health
Emotional Health
Intellectual Health
Spiritual Health
Building Resilience, Restoring Wholeness
At the heart of the Veterans Wellness Program is the restoration of qualities service can challenge or deplete. Through the program, participants rebuild:
- Integration — Bringing scattered pieces of life back into one coherent whole
- Resilience — The capacity to move through difficulty without being overcome by it
- Purpose — A renewed sense of direction that honors service while building what's next
- Connection — Community with others who understand the experience
- Identity — A clear sense of who you are beyond the uniform
These aren't concepts — they're lived experiences practiced weekly through every dimension of the program.
What the Program Includes
Trauma-Informed Individual and Group Therapy
- Led by Jennifer Canning, licensed professional counselor (20+ years)
- Individual sessions for focused personal work
- Optional group sessions with other Veterans
- Evidence-based approaches: EMDR, CBT, IFS, and other modalities as appropriate
- Castle Rock office or virtual sessions available
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and Somatic Practices
- Designed for Veterans who may be new to yoga or have physical limitations
- Trauma-sensitive approach — nothing forced, nothing performative
- Somatic practices that work WITH the nervous system, not against it
- Focus on restoring connection between mind and body
Peer Connection and Group Support
- Scheduled group sessions with other Veterans
- Peer-to-peer connection in a structured setting
- Shared learning and discussion
- Accountability and encouragement
- Relationships that extend beyond the program
Multi-Day Retreat Experiences in Colorado
- Structured retreats combining therapy, movement, community, and rest
- Colorado locations (mountain, plains, or front range settings)
- Step away from daily context and operational environment
- Integrated programming across multiple wellness dimensions
- Part of the program, not an add-on
Jennifer Canning — Founder and Clinical Lead
Jennifer Canning is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of practice in Castle Rock, Colorado. She founded JLC Wellness Collective to bring integrated wellness to Douglas County — programs that honor the whole person rather than treat symptoms in isolation.
Jennifer's approach is warm, grounded, and evidence-based. She believes transformation happens in relationship, and that healing requires community, not just individual effort.
Is This Program Right For You?
The Veterans Wellness Program is designed for Veterans who:
- Are Veterans of any service branch, any era
- Are open to an integrated approach to wellness — not just one dimension
- Are ready to engage in community with other Veterans
- Are seeking support for the whole picture, not a single symptom
- Live in or can travel to Douglas County, Colorado
How to Join
Step 2: Consultation — Meet with Jennifer — in person or virtually — to learn more about the program, ask questions, and talk about your specific situation.
Step 3: Intake — If the program seems like a fit for both of us, we do a more detailed intake to understand your needs and build your personalized approach.
Step 4: Welcome — You're part of the community. We begin the program components at a pace that works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're committed to launching ELEV8 and will actively recruit until we reach our minimum. If enrollment takes longer than expected, we'll keep you informed every step of the way. You can withdraw your registration at any time before the cohort launches if timing doesn't work for you.
We'll email you regular updates on enrollment progress. Once we're close to our minimum, we'll reach out to confirm scheduling preferences and your continued interest before finalizing dates.
We ask for commitment to help us plan effectively, but we understand circumstances change. You can withdraw before the cohort launches if needed. Once the program starts, our standard attendance and payment policies apply.
Yes! ELEV8 is designed to complement your current commitments. Sessions are scheduled at times that work for you.
We understand life happens. Sessions can be rescheduled, though consistent attendance is important for transformation.
ELEV8 is mentorship and personal development, not clinical therapy. While we address emotional and mental health, participants with clinical needs should also work with licensed professionals.
ELEV8 welcomes young adults from all backgrounds. Our program includes character development and exploration of values and purpose, approached with respect for diverse perspectives.
Yes, we offer limited need-based scholarships. Financial constraints should not prevent qualified candidates from participating.
Graduates become part of our alumni network and may have opportunities to mentor future participants.