Your Summer Reset: Mental Health Camp for Adults in Utah
Posted On: May 22, 2026
You love Utah’s red rocks and wide‑open skies. But living here doesn’t always feel as free as the landscape looks. Behind the postcard beauty, too many adults struggle in silence — and can’t find the help they need.
The numbers back that up. Utah ranks 46th out of 50 for the combined measure of high prevalence and low access to care in 2024. Utah ranks third in the nation for the proportion of adults with serious mental illness.
Nearly one in four adults in the state reports seven or more days of poor mental health per month, according to 2023 data from the Utah Department of Health.
Mental health challenges don’t stop at state borders. In 2024, 23.4% of adults in the U.S. experienced any mental illness. The good news is that help exists—and it works.
We invite you to the online mental health summer campfor adults in Utah. This five-day immersive psychoeducation program runs from June 15 to 19, 2026. It’s designed to help you feel better, think clearer, and live lighter.
What Is the 2026 Mental Health Summer Camp About?
It’s an intensive educational program led by our licensed Utah therapists. Weekly therapy sessions are interrupted by everyday life and stress. The intensive format creates a special therapeutic container. Get five uninterrupted days focusing on specific skills.
Research confirms the effectiveness of this approach. Group psychoeducation on emotional regulation in randomized controlled trials has shown a 24% reduction in depressive symptoms and a 19% increase in life satisfaction compared to control groups. The effects last up to five years with structured curriculum programs.
Camp Schedule
Day 1 — Emotional Regulation
Led by Michelle Blank, a licensed professional counselor with supervisory status. This day is dedicated to the fundamental question: Why do we react the way we do?
The emotional regulation workshop will allow participants to explore the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior. You will learn to recognize cognitive traps and automatic negative thoughts. You will understand how core beliefs are formed and how you manage life patterns. The practical part includes techniques for grounding, relaxation, and emotional reset.
Days 2-3 — Couples Intensive
Led by Michelle Inauen. The two-day couples counseling intensive in Utah is the accelerated equivalent of 4-6 months of weekly therapy. Couples learn to build emotional responsiveness.
The program covers communication and active listening skills, strategies for responding during emotional stress, forgiveness and moving forward, and collaborative planning and problem-solving as a team. Research on EFT and Imago approaches shows a 70–75% success rate for couples who have completed the intensive format.
Days 3–4 — Parenting Support Workshop
Led by Sarah Vercher. A two-day workshop for parents who want to transition to mindful parenting.
Key topics include reducing conflict and power struggles; maintaining calm in difficult situations; setting clear, consistent, and actionable boundaries; shifting from addictive behavior to empowering behavior; and fostering responsibility through consequences, not punishment. A meta-analysis of 80 parenting programs confirmed that parental psychoeducation is the most common and effective element.
Scientific Foundation
Each camp module is based on peer-reviewed research and clinical evidence.
| Module | Source | Key Findings |
| Emotional regulation | PMC / Frontiers in Psychology, 2025 | Emotional regulation psychoeducation significantly improves well-being in adults; the effect is comparable to other treatment modalities. |
| Group psychoeducation | PMC RCT, 2025 (n=107) | A 24% reduction in depression and a 19% increase in life satisfaction compared to the control group |
| Intensive for couples | EFT/Imago Research (Revive Intimacy, 2025) | The success rate is 70-75%; a 2-day intensive course produces results comparable to 4-6 months of weekly sessions |
| Group psychoeducation (long-term) | BMC Psychiatry RCT (Lam et al.) | The effect lasts up to 5 years; curricular psychoeducation is superior to unstructured group support |
| Raising children | ScienceDirect meta-analysis, 2024 (n=18,193) | 54% of parenting programs showed a significant impact on children’s mental health; key elements were psychoeducation and communication skills. |
| Adult Burnout (Context) | Mind Share Partners, 2025 | 76% of US workers experience burnout; wellness programs reduce it by 20%. |
Who Is This Camp for?
We’ve created a summer online mental health camp for three types of participants. You can attend on your own. First, this camp is for you if you’re experiencing chronic fatigue or emotional burnout or simply want to understand why the same situations keep throwing you off track. It’s also for couples stuck in the same arguments, feeling distant from each other, or wanting to strengthen their connection before a rift becomes a chasm. Third, it’s for parents who notice they’re reacting to their children in ways they didn’t like as children and who want to create an atmosphere of cooperation at home, not war. The program is designed for people 18 years and older. You don’t have to attend all the modules; you can choose only the topics that are relevant to you.
Why Is Summer 2026 Good Time for a Reset?
76% of US workers experience burnout, with 53% experiencing moderate or severe burnout. Among millennials, this figure reaches 66%. Losses from lost productivity are estimated at $438 billion annually.
Summer is a unique time: kids are on vacation, the pace of life changes, and a window of opportunity opens. The Collaborative Counseling online mental health summer camp is designed specifically so you can use it not as a vacation but as a real shift.
How to enroll
Registration is open on the Collaborative Counseling Utah website. Both the full five-day program ($1,499) and individual modules are available:
- Stress and Emotional Regulation (1 day): $299.80
- Couples Intensive (2 days): $599.60
- Parent Support (2 days): $599.60
Financing through CareCredit is included; checking your rate through CareCredit won’t hurt your credit score. Several payment plans are available.
Location: Utah. Dates: June 15–19, 2026.
| Ready for a reboot?
Spots are limited to keep groups small. You don’t have to decide today—but don’t wait too long |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring my partner or child?
No. You can attend any module on your own. However, the couple’s module requires collaboration, so coming together is recommended.
Is this therapy or training?
It’s psychoeducation, meaning structured training under the guidance of licensed professionals. The camp doesn’t replace individual clinical therapy, but it does provide tools that work immediately.
What level of experience is required?
None. The program is designed for all adults over 18, regardless of previous experience with psychological counseling.
What happens after the camp?
Participants leave with specific tools that can be used immediately. Additional support is available through Collaborative Counseling Utah.
