October Newsletter
Maria Droste is excited to partner with High 5 Plumbing as their October 2021 High 5 Cares recipient. During the month of October, they'll be sharing our mission with their customers and donating a portion of their October profits to Maria Droste Counseling Center.

By using this referral number for High 5 Plumbing services (720-248-8988), Maria Droste will receive $25 - not just this October, but in perpetuity!
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Our Back to School campaign for the Children First program has been a huge success! So far, we have raised $4,825 supporting mental health counseling for Coloradan children.

This year, up to $5,000 will be matched thanks to the generosity of the Sisters of St. Francis, EXTENDED through the end the week! Help us unlock $10,000 to support children's counseling - donate the remaining $175 today!

"It can be hard to know how children are responding to therapy and if they feel like counseling is helpful.

I worked with one kid who, at first, always focused on task-oriented and building activities while I watched. Eventually, he began to open up about his challenges dealing with adjustment and acculturation.

I asked about this change and he replied that his parents signed him up for therapy so he could talk about his emotions.

Eventually he said that therapy helped him feel like school was one of his homes and his peers were his brothers and sisters.

He also said that when he came to session, it was like all of his problems had gone away and he had time to rest without them.

This demonstrated to me that we are often helpful in ways we can’t see, just by being present." - MDCC Therapist
At Maria Droste, we strive to minimize stigma related to mental health by providing inclusive care in a variety of settings. But what exactly is stigma?

Stigma is a set of negative or discriminatory attitudes towards mental health that come from a lack of understanding and fear. This can cause many additional problems for those seeking mental health care!

Instead of fearing mental health and the care associated with it, join us this month in learning more about stigma, what we can do to reduce it, and how MDCC is working to address stigma.

Let’s work together and #ScareAwayTheStigma this spooky season! Follow along on social media for more information.
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Theresa Huffman has been hard at work creating a beautiful mural for our play therapy room, pro bono. We're so excited to have this adorable artwork in the office.

Theresa Huffman is an artist based out of Aurora, CO. She believes that everyone should live and work in a space that inspires them and reflects their unique personality and interests. She is deeply committed to creating murals that both she and her clients are proud of. Theresa was honored to partner with Maria Droste Counseling Center to provide a mural for the new Play Therapy Room. Please contact Theresa for a consultation on transforming your space. Check out Theresa's work here!

Thank you for donating your time and talent, Theresa!