AMAs at The Den
What is an AMA: AMAs are Ask Me Anythings. They are low pressure opportunities for parents & caregivers to get their questions asked while a specialist is onsite in The Den’s lounge. The goal of AMAs at The Den is to remove the burden on a parent to get answers they are seeking.
Join us for an AMA every Friday from 10:30-11am in the lounge! Offering included with entry/free for Den members.
Upcoming AMA Speakers:
April 26 - Dr. Manaal Sajid and Dr. Molly Jankovsky
Discussions about trauma are more common in our world today, but what do we really mean when we talk about “trauma,” and why is this topic important for parents, caregivers, and families? Join us in a candid discussion around the topic of trauma, the various therapeutic modalities in treating trauma, and how to choose a trauma-informed therapist. There will be no expectation for anyone to share personal stories so grab a cup of joe and join us as we explore this often-taboo topic.
Dr. Manaal Sajid is a licensed clinical psychologist at EK Counseling, specializing in trauma, grief and loss, gender/sexual identity, and racial/ethnic identity issues. She has worked in a variety of settings with adolescents, emerging adults, and adult populations. Dr. Molly Jankovsky is a licensed clinical social worker and psychologist candidate. Drawing from a decade of experience in the mental health field, she specializes in depression and anxiety, grief and loss, gender and identity, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Questions that will be addressed by this AMA include:
How do I know if I or a loved one have been impacted by trauma?
How do I know if trauma-focused treatment, like SE or EMDR, is right for me or my family
Are approaches like SE and EMDR appropriate for children/adolescents?
What does it mean to be “trauma informed” when it comes to therapy?
May 17 - Tina of Sleep Talkers
Tina Patterson is a pediatric sleep consultant, early intervention therapist and mom to two young boys living in the greater Highlands area. She saw how important it was to get her little ones on a good sleep schedule early on - and soon started helping friends do the same. She received her pediatric sleep consulting certification through the Cradle Coach Academy in early 2022 and launched Sleep Talkers (a play on her two professions!) a month later. She is certified to work with children Birth- 5 and since launching, she has helped hundreds of families - both local and across the country - achieve better rest for them and their little ones. By following age appropriate schedules and working on independent sleep initiation, Tina is able to get everyone back to a sane and stable place when it comes to sleep.
May 24 - James Marrugo, LPC, NCC
James Marrugo of Morning Coffee Counseling is a Licensed Professional Counselor and specializes in Men's Mental Health and Sex Therapy. He is a compassionate yet honest therapist who isn't afraid to give honest feedback and appreciates clients who have a growth mindset. He is not the type to waste time during sessions and enjoys hitting the ground running. His goal is to work himself out of a career by making sure every session will get you one step closer to being free of unwanted thoughts and feelings. James has clinical experience in men's mental health, addiction, sex addiction, sexual dysfunctions, sex therapy, and leadership coaching.
May 31 - Reagan Rupard, PT, DPT
Reagan is a mom and pediatric physical therapist working in Colorado's Early Intervention program. She specializes in gross motor milestones from birth to three years old, and loves to help our little ones move so that they can get to the important business of childhood - PLAY! Join us for a 30 minute AMA to discuss your questions about milestones, purposeful play, and early intervention services. Please bring your little one to participate in hands-on activities to better understand how their body learns, moves, and develops.
June 14 - Lauren Stollman DPT
Learning More About the Pelvic Floor by Dr. Lauren Stollman, DPT
Lauren received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. She was born in Denver, grew up in Kansas City, and, like a boomerang, she has returned back to Denver. She loves working with people of all ages and stages, and anyone from super-moms to high level athletes. She believes in building quality relationships with her patients, becoming a teammate and collaborator, to provide them with the best quality of care for their success in achieving their goals.
"In addition to treating sports and typical orthopedic conditions, I choose to specialize in providing care for women’s health and pelvic floor. Throughout my physical therapy practice, I have heard so many times “I had to stop [insert favorite activity/sport here] after I had kids because of pelvic pain or leakage” and many women accept this for the rest of their lives, giving up their stress outlet, their enjoyment, their community. My mission is to empower women to challenge this idea, because there are so many things we can do through pelvic floor physical therapy to make real differences to get you back to what you love without fear or compromising your goals"