Community Resources
lovingly gathered and thoughtfully vetted—to help you find support you can trust
Crisis Services
Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255
Postpartum Support International Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Creative Prompts & Free Downloads
FREE Download: The Therapeutic Art Guidebook: Express, Nurture & Heal Through Your Creative Process, by Leanne Morton
FREE Download: Intimate Art Dates for Parents Guidebook: 9 Prompts to Regain Connection and Intimacy Amidst the Demands of Parenting, by Leanne Morton
Monthly Art Invitations: via my newsletter (sign up below in footer)
Books for Creative, Healing Women
The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It For Good by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine and Ann Frederick
Wild Feminine by Tami Lynn Kent
Books for Motherhood
Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England, Rob Horowitz, et al.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, et al.
Maiden to Mother: Unlocking Our Archetypal Journey into the Mature Feminine by Sarah Durham Wilson
The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Wild Mothering by Tami Lynn Kent
Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Groups
Pregnancy Support Circle: a therapist-led support group blending education, mindfulness, expressive arts, and community (Denver)
Nurture Art Studio: an art-therapist led online support group for moms seeking connection, creativity and gentle emotional support
Healthy Expectations: a perinatal intensive outpatient program (IOP), for moms who would benefit from more therapeutic support than outpatient therapy alone (Aurora)
Postpartum Support International: free resources and online support groups
Childcare & Community Support for Families
Night Owl Nanny Care - certified Doulas, Newborn Care Specialists, and Nurses dedicated to supporting sleep for newborns and their parents
Family Care Collective: a Denver-based childcare + co-working + community space
The Denver Village - a supportive and inclusive wellness space for women, mothers, birthing people, and families, offering yoga, wellness events, and community support (Aurora, CO)
Birth & Postpartum Doulas
Rihanna Wauters - Rihanna is a Denver-based birth doula
Starseed Therapeutics - Sasha is an Ayurvedic postpartum doula, postpartum nutrition support and massage therapist (Golden)
Chiropractic Care
Alpha Back Chiropractic - Dr. Elizabeth Kincaid specializes in pre and post-natal and pediatric treatments (Denver & Aurora)
Lactation Support
Milk’d Up - Kristen is a Dewnver-based Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Registered Nurse