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A mother holds her newborn baby in a hospital room shortly after delivery. Birth can be an overwhelming experience, and a postpartum therapist can help parents process and heal from difficult deliveries.

When the Birth Does Not Go As Planned

March 24, 2026
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Birth Trauma For many expecting parents or pregnant people, when you envision what your birth experience looks like, it is a quick, painless delivery and a happy experience. Although birth is a beautiful thing, to many, it is more than…

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A frustrated father sits at a cluttered desk with his hands on his head, overwhelmed by paperwork and a laptop, while his two young children play loudly on the couch behind him. This is a common experience for parents navigating ADHD — and working with an ADHD therapist for adults in Colorado can help build the awareness and coping strategies needed to manage these moments. For parents in the Denver area, ADHD testing in Denver can be a helpful first step toward understanding how ADHD is showing up in daily life.

How ADHD Can Impact Parenting Styles

March 10, 2026
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ADHD in Adulthood ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) does not disappear in adulthood. While ADHD is often associated with childhood, it continues to affect executive functioning, emotional regulation, organization, and stress tolerance well into adult/parenting years.  Parenting often requires consistency, planning, flexibility,…

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A coffee cup beside a notebook with “Self Care” written multiple times, reflecting how a maternal mental health therapist encourages therapy for moms, support for maternal anxiety, and guidance from a postpartum therapist near me.

What Does Self-Care Look Like in Motherhood

August 19, 2025
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Motherhood can be a beautiful, transformative journey, but it is also exhausting, overwhelming, and often self-sacrificing. Somewhere between diaper changes, school drop-offs, meal prep, and bedtime routines, many moms forget to check in with the most important person in their…

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A close up of a father kissing the cheek of their daughter. This could represent a gentle parenting style. Learn more from a family therapist in Englewood, CO or search for a relationship therapist in Englewood, CO.

Identifying Different Parenting Styles

July 20, 2024

Much like everything in life, there are differences in the way people parent their children. People often want to know which parenting style they are using, and which one is the best overall. The truth is that there is no…

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How to Support a Loved One Who is Struggling With Mental Health

May 16, 2023
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It is hard to see someone you love having a tough time. Mental health is very important and when someone you know is having a difficult time, it can be impactful in many ways. Sometimes, a person experiencing a mental…

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Should I Get My Child Assessed for a Learning Disability?

February 14, 2022
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If your child is struggling in school, you are not alone! Virtually all children struggle in school at some point, and the good news is that most of them adapt with a little extra support from home and/or school. But,…

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Common Child Psychology Disorders

September 30, 2021
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Mental illness can strike at any age and can occasionally last into adulthood. The truth is, though, that many troubles can arise while we are young as well. Being able to recognize these child psychology disorders can affect everyone involved…

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At-Home Learning: Tips for Parents

February 25, 2021
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At-home learning has proven to be harder on children and their parents, particularly when it comes to mental health. Parents have had to become the leader in their child’s education, making sacrifices for their work and sanity. Children of all…

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