"Designing a world where aging in place means thriving in nature and community—putting clean water, nourishing food, stable nontoxic housing, restorative sleep, and cultural practices at the forefront of healthcare."
Hope Carwile, BA, LCSW, CCTP, CIMHP, 200YTT, ANFT Guide
This work is anchored in over 30 years of navigating the complexities of dis-ease—including 25 years dedicated to Nursing Homes. Today, I steward that deep history into a new vision for aging and dying, one that is intimately aligned with the wisdom of nature and community.
A Holistic Approach to Transition
My life’s work is built on the belief that we all share a fundamental need for meaningful engagement. I prioritize that 'paramount need' with every individual, group and team. To support this, my life’s work draws from the essential restoration of our relationships—with ourselves, with our closest loved ones, and with the more-than-human world."
Our
Services
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Collaboration
With University of Alabama's Department of Psychology 40 Winks Project, focused on sleep, meaningful engagement and problem solving huddles.
With elders in Fairfield IA, a blue zone, on Aging and Dying.
AND OF COURSE NATURE.
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Guiding and Supervision
Guides Nature Immersions for schools, institutions, conferences, communities, individuals, couples, and families.
Provides Supervision opportunities for Social Workers practicing in Colorado and Iowa.
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Community
We weave community based guidance into strategic planning for meaningful living, aging and dying.
And serve on the board of directors for the nonprofit Integrative Lifespan, which provides creative ways to explore wellbeing, the cycles of life and how we engage with nature, science, art and technology.
Credentials & Experience
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Iowa Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Nature and Forest Therapy Guide
Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
200 Yoga Teacher Training
Yin Yoga
Adaptive / Chair Yoga
Virtual Dementia Tour Facilitator
CORE Green House Educator
Eden Alternative Educator
Attended trainings on Therapeutic Touch, Emotional Freedom Technique, Complementary and Alternative Methods, Dementia Capable Care, and Crisis Prevention
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MSW - Master of Social Work
University of Denver 2011
BA - Sociology with a Concentration in Gerontology
Metropolitan State College of Denver 2006
See above certifications
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Visit our website at https://www.integrativelifespan.com/
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Hope LS Carwile, LLC & Integrative Lifespan | Founder
2023 - Present
Guides individuals, couples, families and groups in nature therapy.
Program development and coaching on effective team communication, restorative sleep and meaningful engagement in institutions.
Guide in Body Psychotherapy, Complementary and Alternative Methods.
Board President for the Nonprofit Integrative Lifespan.
Vivage | Innovations Specialist
2016 - 2023
Assisted leadership teams in developing strategic goals and action plans for their innovation projects and provided ongoing assessment and review of strategic goals and plans. Planned, scheduled, organized and conducted training classes, seminars, and workshops in innovative models, programs and practices.
Eden Alternative Associate Training Educator.
CORE Green House Model Educator.
Virtual Dementia Tour Facilitator.
Integrative Wellness Educator.
Provided training and support on Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Integrative Wellness Initiatives.
Presented at state, regional, and national venues regarding innovative concepts.
Provided Bi-annual training for Colorado Health Care Association (CHCA) on a variety of culture change topics.
Served as 1st Vice President for the Colorado Culture Change Coalition.
Co- Chaired the Long Term Care Community Ethics Committee at Vivage (8 years).
Board member for the Colorado State Innovations Grant Board (5 years).
Managed OASIS, a transitional program between Denver Health Hospital Authority and VIVAGE Senior Living (5 years).
Managed CMP grants on innovative practices in long term care (5 Years).
Created, developed and sustained The Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging Committee (3 years).
Direct Care Workforce Collaborate Co-Chair of Value and Awareness (3 years).
Vivage | Social Services Quality Improvement Specialist
2013-2016
Provided Social Services Quality Improvement Support to 13 Skilled Nursing Communities throughout the state of Colorado.
Provided audits, reports, feedback on effective system management, meeting state and federal regulations and best practices in long-term care environments.
Worked with interdisciplinary teams (IDT) on improving the culture of the skilled nursing community they manage, helped with team building and effective communication.
Managed a new transitional program between Denver Health Hospital Authority and VIVAGE called OASIS.
Provided monthly and quarterly site visits to support the needs of the social services team and IDT.
Provided daily support for all communities to access cases, provide coaching and answer questions.
Wellpoint | Health Coach & Health Educator
2011 - 2013
Provided telephonic intervention for individuals predisposed to chronic illness.
Promoted lifestyle changes to influence members’ health and wellbeing.
Guided members in selecting health resources.
Educated on pre and post admissions to the hospital.
Assisted members working on health and lifestyle goals.
Delivered information to assist members in making informed health care decisions.
Used Motivational Interviewing to help members identify action steps to improve their health and over all well-being.
Attended monthly clinical rounds, meetings and committees for further development of clinical skills and health advocacy programs.
Vibra Hospital | LTAC Case Management PRN
Summer 2011
Provided clients with information on services to assist them.
Completed applications for home community-based services, ULTC100.2, Medicare, Medicaid and social security disability.
Provided letters of referral or reports to help clients obtain other services such as crisis accommodation or social security benefits.
Assisted patients and families with end of life and long-term care planning.
Completed daily case notes and service referrals.
The Caring Generation | Talk Radio Coordinator
2009-2011
Created a conversation of caring article every week on various health care topics.
Recruited health professionals from around the world to discuss accredited health and wellness topics.
“Be the change you want to see in the world”
-Mahatma Ghandi-
Our current services, offerings and events explore the four stages of life and our evolving relationship with ourselves, each other, and the world around us—from nature and science to art and technology. Visit our offerings and events page to discover our latest initiatives and how you can get involved.