We've been taking our now 9-year-old son here for about a year. He has had a lot of anxiety and…read morerigidity, and counseling here has helped a lot. His anxiety has diminished greatly, and he's more flexible in many ways. He's also become more aware of his body and his emotions and is better able to regulate himself. The approach here is "play therapy", which I don't understand very well, but it is a way for children to express their worries and concerns through games and role-playing of various sorts. Our son always enjoys his sessions. The practice here is based on neuro-science rather than behavioral science, but it's a very practical approach and the counselor always offers lots of specific actions parents can take, and things to do today. No matter what specific problem we bring her, she always has a way to attack it. The approach is based partly on Siegel and Bryson's book "The Whole Brain Child", which she recommends to her clients.

From the owner: Is your child easily angered? self-critical? Anxious or overwhelmed easily? Are you feeling…read morehelpless without the tools to guide your child through these struggles? You are not alone. At Heal Through Play, we work with parents and children (2-12 years old) to overcome these and many other challenges every day, including, but not limited to: Depression Anxiety & Fears ADHD Autism Spectrum Abuse & Trauma Grief & Loss School Problems Coping with Long Terms or Traumatic Medical Conditions Anger & Aggression Eating Adoption Divorce & Seperation Our mission is to support parents with the understanding and tools they need to guide their children toward greater success; while, working one-on-one with children to overcome their challenges to thriving. In addition to working with parents during the therapeutic process, we also offer parenting workshops, such as "From Smiles to Meltdowns: Soothing the Nervous System," "Reflexology for Children," "The Whole Brain Child in Action," and much more. Visit HealThroughPlay.com/ParentingGroups for a list of up-to-date parenting classes. HTP also offers groups and camps that focus on social skills and engaging with peers from a more embodied and empowered place. They are hosted by our therapists and guest speakers and include: Girls UNITE!, a 5-week group. Girls Empowerment Equine Therapy Camp, a week-long camp for girls to gain greater confidence, leadership, social skills, and empowerment through the power of working with horses.

Cindy is a wonderful guide and support. She has a wealth of knowledge and is extremely good at…read moregiving parents hope for a brighter future and happier family life. I highly recommend her Calm & Connected course. The group experience was a reassuring, safe and comforting environment. Cindy did an excellent job of balancing our needs, teaching, leading us and moving us forward through the insightful material.

Cindy is a brilliant teacher and coach. I had taken her PTS "Calm and Connected" workshop as a…read moreparent who was struggling with two children with ADHD. I recently completed her PTS Coaching and feel extremely confident and knowledgable to present this very informative and user friendly program in my community. Cindy's constant support and feedback has allowed me to provide parents with concrete strategies, tools and knowledge that can change chaos into calm. I can't stress it enough how Cindy has helped change my family life! She is "real and realistic", I am so incredibly grateful to her.

I cannot encapsulate a better experience than having Suzanna as our doula and night nurse. She was…read morenot only incredible support during post partum but we also consider her a friend. She provided us incredible support with such a calm, empowering demeanor. She is also such an incredible resource and wealth of knowledge. We couldn't have made it the last three months without her, and every time she was away, we missed her (and still do)! If you are looking for post partum support or a night nurse, Suzanna truly is a great person to have and we are so grateful to have experienced sharing post birth with her.

With Suzanna you have someone calm, intuitive, accepting, positive and helpful in your home while…read moreyou're at your most vulnerable. She was wonderful in supporting us--prenatal reiki & yoga, soothing our newborn, playing creatively and lovingly with our 4year old, cooking delicious food and preparing elegant fruit plates, and helping me to problem solve and relax. Her presence and support is a gift for babies, children and mamas.

Bolder Birth and Baby Doula Services is the right choice to make at such an important time in your…read morelife. Jill is a kind souls who has such a welcoming energy you are instantly at ease with her! I contacted her very late in my pregnancy and we couldn't meet more than twice before my birth but she felt like family comforting me in my time of need. My birth was the most ideal moment, I got so much more than the photographer I set out to find. Words can't explain how amazing Jill was! She had everything so well prepared and thought out. I could write a novel about her details! Such a wonderful addition to such an intimate experience. I highly recommend her service!

From the owner: Congratulations parents! The journey to your child's birth is one that you will never forget. The…read moresupport of another woman during birth is an ancient tradition, it's importance often forgotten with the emergence of technology. Present day doula's however, are trained in the delicate balance between the technology of today and the secrets of our wise woman ancestors. Every woman deserves this support and to have access to the tools that will make birth a more positive experience. Hiring a doula results in shorter labors with fewer complications. Families tend to have shorter hospital stays, less complications, and breastfeed more easily. A doula can support the whole family and is beneficial for any kind of birth plan from cesarean to home birth. There is a wide range of birth services in the Longmont and Boulder area; it's so important to find the right person for you. Call or email for a face to face interview to discuss your birth preferences.