Classes and Groups

Current Classes & Groups


Calming & Coping Skills:  A Caregiver Workshop

Empower confidence in your loving caregiving skills, so you can experience less stress and enjoy the journey more!

Presented by Somatic Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist, Shannon Boarman, MA, LPCC, R-DMT
60-min. Online Class | For caregivers with babies (0-18 mos.) | Cost: $29

In this class, you’ll learn:

Shannon developed this class from a combination of her clinical knowledge and her experience as a new mom. She’s passionate about supporting parents with young children, so they may find more joy in each day
  • Coping skills for you and your partner

  • Practical calming strategies for your little one

  • Follow-up support is available

  • Printable handouts are included

  • Theories and strategies from counseling, occupational therapy, and relational neuroscience

Upcoming class dates (Choose one):

  • Mon., May 5th, 9:30 AM

  • Wed., May 21st, 11:00 AM

  • Thurs., May 29th, 4:00 PM
This program is supported by The Denver Women’s Commission and Denver Arts & Venues through the EDI Arts & Culture Fund
Sliding scale and class recording available, email Shannon@mariposacenterdenver.com to inquire

Wicked – Musical Theater Therapy Group

Step into the Spotlight with Our 6-Week Wicked-Themed Musical Theater Therapy Group!

Ages 10–13 | Fridays, 1–2 PM | July 18 – Aug 22 | Cost: $100

Calling all rising stars! In this imaginative and empowering group, participants will build confidence, boost self-esteem, and explore their creative side through movement, play, and theatrical expression—all inspired by the themes and characters of Wicked.

Through guided activities like role-play, choreography, and character exploration, kids will “try on” different parts of themselves in a safe and supportive space. They’ll even create their own magic wands, symbolizing the unique magic each holds inside.

This group will help young individuals:

  • Strengthen self-expression and confidence

  • Form new friendships and build community

  • Develop creative coping skills

  • Embrace their authentic selves

Together, we’ll explore powerful themes from Wicked—like friendship, identity, and what it really means to be “good”—while dancing, laughing, reflecting, and growing along the way. Join us and defy expectations, onstage and within yourself!

Sliding scale/ pro-bono available if eligible


Outdoor Fiber Arts Group

Weaving Community Together

Ages 8 and up | Tuesdays, 1–2 PM | June 17 – July 22 | Cost: $100

Learn life-long skills for emotional regulation and resilience, one stitch at a time!

Bring your existing skills and discover new ones as we explore fiber arts such as finger weaving, God’s eyes, and knitting. Each group will center around a theme that reflects both personal and collective identity, inviting us to learn not only traditional handiwork but also more about ourselves and one another. Fiber arts have long supported self-sufficiency, mindfulness, emotional regulation, resilience, connection, and a sense of belonging. Join this rich lineage as we engage in the ancestral practices of tying, weaving, and threading—together in community, while experimenting, discovering, and growing. Open to ages 8 and up, this group embraces a village-minded, ecosystemic approach. Come collaborate, connect, and unravel with us.

Location: Inspiration Point Park, 4901 Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80212

Sliding scale/ pro-bono available if eligible


Have questions? Call us at 720-288-5090

Stay tuned for more offerings!