The Thrive Group

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Where behavior is understood, potential is nurtured, and families thrive.

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The Thrive Group’s expertise lies in their ability to understand what each child needs and combine their vast knowledge and training with genuine warmth, care, and patience. I know that Miriam and her team’s ultimate goal is to get each child to the point where they are thriving independently!

Symptoms

We heal the child, not the symptoms.

At The Thrive Group, we treat childhood behavioral challenges using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that considers the whole child within the context of their physical, emotional, and familial dynamic, helping them become calmer, happier, more adaptable and more focused.

Working closely with parents, educators, and caregivers, we develop a personalized therapeutic plan for each child based on their unique challenges, personalities, and needs. Problem-solvers at heart, our unique approach combines traditional occupational therapy with a creative blend of proven techniques to help children work through negative behavior patterns, leading not only to a healthier child, but to a more positive parent-child relationship and more harmony in the home.

Through playful sessions in our unique sensory gyms, goal-driven treatment plans, practical techniques, and continuous caregiver support, our mission is to provide a safe haven where children can truly be themselves as they grow and thrive to their full potential.

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Why The Thrive Group?

We consider the whole person.

While many practitioners take a specific, narrow approach—whether cognitive, medical or otherwise—we strive to get to the root of the problem, combining various techniques and modalities to create a holistic plan tailored to each individual that walks through our door.

We communicate about goals.

We know how difficult therapy can be, especially when it seems like you’re going in circles. We outline clearly defined short- and long-term objectives, reviewing and adjusting protocol when necessary, so you’ll never feel like progress is stagnant.

We invest in relationships.

No dysfunction exists in a vacuum. We consider the child’s social, emotional, and family dynamics, keeping open lines of communication with the child’s teacher, therapist, social worker, and/or psychiatrist when relevant to ensure a smooth process.


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In Our Clients’ Own Words…

C.L.

I am in awe of your thoughtfulness to work with Y’s personality. You are brilliant! Y felt great and you really accomplished a ton. Thank you so much for everything.

- C.L.

2018-08-23T09:11:16-04:00

- C.L.

I am in awe of your thoughtfulness to work with Y’s personality. You are brilliant! Y felt great and you really accomplished a ton. Thank you so much for everything.

E.T.

Our son truly enjoys his OT sessions and benefits so much from your fun, positive personality and expertise in the field. We can’t thank you enough for your genuine concern and whole-child approach. We look forward to continued progress as we work together to help our son shine!

- E.T.

2018-08-23T09:12:16-04:00

- E.T.

Our son truly enjoys his OT sessions and benefits so much from your fun, positive personality and expertise in the field. We can’t thank you enough for your genuine concern and whole-child approach. We look forward to continued progress as we work together to help our son shine!

L.W.

Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for our child. It’s amazing how far he’s come and a miracle that he has phased out of OT. I’m so thankful for the individual “curriculum” you created for him.

- L.W.

2018-08-23T09:13:34-04:00

- L.W.

Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for our child. It’s amazing how far he’s come and a miracle that he has phased out of OT. I’m so thankful for the individual “curriculum” you created for him.

M.G.

My son has been receiving OT/Sensory input for about four years. But after four months with our Thrive Group therapist, I can already see a difference. I am amazed at how much she knows about this branch of OT. Having myself worked in Special Education for over 10 years, I can say that Miriam’s expertise in her field is research-based and effective. I would recommend the Thrive Group to any parent looking for a therapist to sync the out-of-sync child.

- M.G.

2018-08-23T09:14:14-04:00

- M.G.

My son has been receiving OT/Sensory input for about four years. But after four months with our Thrive Group therapist, I can already see a difference. I am amazed at how much she knows about this branch of OT. Having myself worked in Special Education for over 10 years, I can say that Miriam’s expertise in her field is research-based and effective. I would recommend the Thrive Group to any parent looking for a therapist to sync the out-of-sync child.

C.S.

[After years of bringing my son to different forms of therapy], the work that Miriam did really got to the core and helped us see how all the pieces came together. We started seeing results within the first few weeks. Even though he worked hard in his sessions with her, he always looked forward to them. Miriam gave my son practical techniques that he still uses to this day.

- C.S.

2018-08-23T09:15:03-04:00

- C.S.

[After years of bringing my son to different forms of therapy], the work that Miriam did really got to the core and helped us see how all the pieces came together. We started seeing results within the first few weeks. Even though he worked hard in his sessions with her, he always looked forward to them. Miriam gave my son practical techniques that he still uses to this day.

C.R.

We’d like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation. Moshe benefits from your fun positive personality along with your expertise in the field. He truly enjoys his OT sessions. We appreciate your genuine concern and whole child approach. We look forward to continued progress as we work together to help Moshe.

C.R.

2018-09-13T16:57:55-04:00

C.R.

We’d like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation. Moshe benefits from your fun positive personality along with your expertise in the field. He truly enjoys his OT sessions. We appreciate your genuine concern and whole child approach. We look forward to continued progress as we work together to help Moshe.

Leah

Our Thrive Group therapist has been instrumental in helping our son actualize his potential. She has helped our son learn to self-modulate and control his impulsiveness and sensory seeking through the use of therapeutic games and equipment, as well as utilizing new and innovative therapeutic techniques specifically suited for him. She has also been successful at creating activities that parents can do at home that will reinforce her clinical work.
Thanks

Leah

2018-09-13T16:58:20-04:00

Leah

Our Thrive Group therapist has been instrumental in helping our son actualize his potential. She has helped our son learn to self-modulate and control his impulsiveness and sensory seeking through the use of therapeutic games and equipment, as well as utilizing new and innovative therapeutic techniques specifically suited for him. She has also been successful at creating activities that parents can do at home that will reinforce her clinical work. Thanks

Tiffany M.

The Thrive Group has worked with our daughter for what seems like a lifetime… the Thrive Group therapist has never treated our daughter as just another child that needs therapy, she treats her with respect and nurturing. This is a unique quality that is not found with other therapists. Our daughter would NOT be at the level she is today without the therapy that has been given to her at The Thrive Group. The follow through and follow up strategies are amazing. Together we create therapies to practice at home as a family. They’ve made therapy a fun activity! We have and will continue to recommend The Thrive Group’s services to all who may need it.

Tiffany M.

2018-09-13T16:58:58-04:00

Tiffany M.

The Thrive Group has worked with our daughter for what seems like a lifetime… the Thrive Group therapist has never treated our daughter as just another child that needs therapy, she treats her with respect and nurturing. This is a unique quality that is not found with other therapists. Our daughter would NOT be at the level she is today without the therapy that has been given to her at The Thrive Group. The follow through and follow up strategies are amazing. Together we create therapies to practice at home as a family. They’ve made therapy a fun activity! We have and will continue to recommend The Thrive Group’s services to all who may need it.

Ahuva Zimmerman

The Thrive Group has been working with my son for over four months and I can already see a difference. My son has been receiving OT/Sensory input for about four years on and off. Our Thrive Group therapist works with so many different modalities on the sensory spectrum. I am amazed at how much she knows about this branch of Occupational Therapy. Having worked in Special Education for over 10 years, I know that Thrive Group therapist’s expertise in her field is researched based and effective. She has my son working on vestibular balance, sensory input, body/muscle tone, as well as therapeutic listening. My only regret is that I don’t send him more than once a week. I would recommend The Thrive Group to a friend, colleague, or parent looking for a therapist to sync the out-of-sync child.

Ahuva Zimmerman, MSEd

2018-09-13T16:59:43-04:00

Ahuva Zimmerman, MSEd

The Thrive Group has been working with my son for over four months and I can already see a difference. My son has been receiving OT/Sensory input for about four years on and off. Our Thrive Group therapist works with so many different modalities on the sensory spectrum. I am amazed at how much she knows about this branch of Occupational Therapy. Having worked in Special Education for over 10 years, I know that Thrive Group therapist’s expertise in her field is researched based and effective. She has my son working on vestibular balance, sensory input, body/muscle tone, as well as therapeutic listening. My only regret is that I don’t send him more than once a week. I would recommend The Thrive Group to a friend, colleague, or parent looking for a therapist to sync the out-of-sync child.

Shira Baines

Thank you so much for everything you have done for Menachem. It’s amazing how far he’s come and a miracle that he has phased out of OT. I really appreciate all you have done; and recognize the individual “curriculum” you created for him.

Shira Baines

2018-09-13T17:00:10-04:00

Shira Baines

Thank you so much for everything you have done for Menachem. It’s amazing how far he’s come and a miracle that he has phased out of OT. I really appreciate all you have done; and recognize the individual “curriculum” you created for him.

How We Work

Consultation

After you fill out a few forms with information about your child, we schedule an initial meeting to deconstruct your child’s symptoms and try to understand the underlying issues that may be causing them. We also discuss any specific needs and concerns you may have regarding treatment.

Evaluation

Following the parent consultation, we schedule a child evaluation, where we interact with your child and perform tests to better understand the challenges discussed at the parent consultation. This allows us to establish a baseline so we can determine the best treatment plan for your child.

Brainstorming

Our team combines their expertise and works collaboratively to brainstorm and develop a personalized course of treatment. We create targeted short-term and long-term goals aimed at helping your child develop, mature, and acquire practical skills he can use at home and in school.

Action

We put your child’s plan into action with the help of innovative therapeutic techniques, therapeutic games, and focused sessions in our fully-equipped sensory gym. Through continuous communication with caregivers, we constantly re-evaluate and adapt to ensure the highest chances of success.

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