Denver Health Medical Plan is not accepting providers, including The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver, onto its commercial or CHP+ networks.   This means, if you transition insurance plans and choose a Denver Health commercial plan or Denver Health CHP+ plan, you cannot use your insurance benefits for therapy at The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver.   As a result, we have prepared the following...

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In today's fast-paced world, children often face emotional and behavioral challenges that can affect their development and well-being. Play therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps children navigate these challenges by utilizing their natural language – play. This article introduces play therapy, exploring its core principles, benefits, and how it fosters emotional growth in children.   What is Play Therapy? Play therapy is a specialized form of...

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This post is an informational resource for Medicaid members. The State of Colorado is beginning preparations for the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency on 5/11/2023. This will call for an eligibility review of all Coloradoans that are covered by Medicaid beginning in April 2023. The state will have 14 months to redetermine eligibility for all members. If the State determines that a member...

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To our clients and community members covered by Anthem Blue Cross:   If you're reading this post, you've probably found yourself struggling to find health care and support within the Anthem Blue Cross network. We understand this struggle, as despite our having a group practice contract, Anthem of Colorado has continued to deny adding our team's new clinicians into its provider network.   This is not unique to our...

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Massage therapy is a field with a wide range of career possibilities, and many massage therapists find work outside of traditional spa or retail chain settings.   Here are a few alternative career paths for massage therapists: Sports massage: Many athletes, both professional and amateur, rely on massage therapists to help them recover from injuries and improve their performance. Sports massage therapists may work with teams, individual...

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What does good mental health look like for children? Mental health is about more than how we feel — it’s also about how we perceive the world and react to it. It’s about how we connect to others, make choices and deal with stress. Ideally, it begins with a state of emotional well-being that affects all these factors. A child’s ability to cope with stress...

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Caruso Family Charities is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to families who have a child, adolescent, or young adult being treated in Colorado for a life-threatening disease or life-altering event. They believe that every family counts, and their mission is to relieve some financial pressures, such as rent, insurance payments, energy bills, co-pays or gas, so the family may focus on caring for their...

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The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver is excited to announce we have been designated a National Health Service Corps Site at BOTH of our offices!   The Center was awarded this designation because we provide mental health services in areas where there is a federally-determined shortage of mental health providers. Social Workers, Counselors and Family Therapists that work at our sites are eligible for the...

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