Kerri Pickering-Fowler, Psy.D.

09/13/2025

Good Afternoon, Friends,

What’s happened in our community, yet again, is both tragic and terrifying, as parents, as Family members, as Friends. There is now generational trauma due to violence in our schools, and we need to do our very best by showing up with kindness and being supportive.

Not everyone will be ready to talk right away or share how they’re feeling and be open about their emotional state, but when the time is right, there are many resources that can offer support confidentially, and most importantly, they’re available 24/7.

Here are some resources for support:

🌼 Resilience 1220: Confidential, no-cost counseling for youth ages 12-20. https://www.resilience1220.org/

💕 Jefferson Center for Mental Health: Click the link to schedule a session. https://www.jcmh.org/

💟 IMatter: Connects youth with a licensed therapist for up to six free sessions. https://imattercolorado.org/

📚 Colorado Educator Support: Provides support for educator well-being. Call or text 303-724-2500.

🌟 Colorin Colorado: A bilingual site for educators and families of English Language Learners. https://www.colorincolorado.org/

❤️ The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/

💻 SAMHSA: Helpful tips for dealing with a traumatic event. https://www.samhsa.gov/.../disaster-preparedness/coping-tips

💻Support After a School Shooting: https://oss.colorado.gov/support-after-a-school-shooting

🌈 Trevor Project Hotline: Crisis intervention and su***de prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth: 866-488-7386

☎️ The Colorado Mental Health Line: Dial or text 988

📱The Colorado Crisis Hotline: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)

07/16/2022

05/09/2022

Even if Mother's Day is hard, that's ok. You still deserve love and support today.

sending love to all the moms out there this weekend 🤍

05/03/2022

A number of followers have pointed out that in addition to the flght, flight and freeze stress responses depicted in the recently posted graphic, "fawning" as well is a common stress response particularly in those who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences. For more info on fawning visit: https://drarielleschwartz.com/the-fawn-response-in-complex-ptsd-dr-arielle-schwartz/ #.Ym_34drMLIU
Graphic credit: Psychotherapy Central

10/29/2021

The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health and partners are proud to launch I Matter, a program that pairs youth with mental health professionals. It’s a great place to find someone to talk to for free if you’ve been feeling down or just want to make sense of your emotions. Visit IMatterColorado.org to learn more.

05/18/2021

03/18/2021

Important resources for all of us.

02/14/2021

One day at a time. ❤ I see your light and applaud it. I also see your struggle and support it.

Do you know anyone who would benefit from hearing this today? Tag them in the comments and let them know you’re thinking of them.

08/21/2020

I love this! You're worthy of support and celebration in all of your growth choices. 💗

Congratulations to you, too.💛

06/15/2020

Good news!!

Federal civil rights law protects gay, le***an and transgender workers, the Supreme Court ruled Monday.

05/25/2020

And today, Memorial Day, I appreciate our military superheroes. I also honor the families of these men and women, who know loss and courage in deep ways.