This blog post explores why the holiday season intensifies overwhelm for moms and how societal pressure fuels the “perfect mother” myth. Written by a postpartum therapist in Denver, it offers compassionate insight into emotional load and increasing demands placed on mothers during the holiday season, and practical ways to feel more supported, grounded, and connected to yourself through the holidays and beyond.

Most parents prepare for birth, but few prepare for what comes after. Postpartum can be an isolating, transformative season that reshapes identity, relationships, and daily life. As a postpartum therapist in Denver, I explore why preparing for this transition matters, what modern motherhood really looks like, and how building community and awareness before baby arrives can make all the difference.

The postpartum period can be met with a host of big emotions. One that often gets overlooked is rage. The good news is: there is a lot of support available, and art therapy can help. Read on to find out how.

Discover how art therapy can support your emotional healing and growth in motherhood. Learn how an art therapist in Denver can help you reconnect with yourself through creativity, self-expression, and holistic care.

Explore how an art therapist in Denver supports moms in rediscovering joy, healing emotionally, and reconnecting with their creative selves through art therapy.