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How to Start an Art Journaling Practice for Self-Care (From an Art Therapist in Denver)

Art journaling is more than just a creative outlet—it’s a powerful self-care ritual that can support emotional healing, regulate the nervous system, and help you reconnect with yourself. You don’t need to be an artist to begin. In fact, that’s the point—your art journal is a space to be imperfect, messy, and honest. Keep reading to explore beginner-friendly prompts, recommended materials, and tips to make art journaling a meaningful part of your self-care practice.

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Why Pregnancy Is the Time to Start Building Awareness and Support: Insights from a Postpartum Therapist in Denver

Pregnancy is more than preparing for birth—it’s a powerful window for building emotional awareness and support that can carry into postpartum. In this post, a postpartum therapist in Denver shares compassionate insights on how physical symptoms, emotional patterns, and identity shifts during pregnancy can offer clues about what support may be needed after birth.

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Untangling Perfectionism: An Art Therapist in Denver on How to Understand and Work With This Protective Part

Perfectionism often shows up as overthinking, people-pleasing, or never feeling “good enough”—especially during big transitions like motherhood or career changes. In this post, a therapist in Denver explores how perfectionism develops, why it persists into adulthood, and how approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and art therapy can help you meet this part of yourself with curiosity and compassion.

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Breaking Free from Modern Motherhood Myths: Insights from a Postpartum Therapist in Denver

Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood? Many moms struggle with unrealistic expectations, from doing it all to always knowing best. This blog post explores the modern myths of motherhood and how to break free. Learn how art therapy and working with a postpartum therapist in Denver can help you redefine motherhood on your own terms.

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