by Caitlyn Fraser, OTR/L | Oct 1, 2025 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Is Social Participation Really an “Occupation”? When most people hear the word “occupation,” they think of work or a job. But in occupational therapy, “occupation” means any meaningful activity that supports your health, well-being, and sense of purpose. So yes—social...
by Caitlyn Fraser, OTR/L | Aug 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Understanding the Default Mode Network (DMN) and Unlocking Cognitive Flow If you’ve ever felt stuck between mental fog and sudden bursts of energy, you’re not alone. Maybe your mind drifts when it’s “supposed” to focus, or you’re replaying a conversation from three...
by Laura Young, LCPC | Jul 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Are you looking for a way to de-stress that feels both engaging and soothing? My therapist once told me that mindless activities are helpful, but mindful ones are just as powerful. Video games, surprisingly, can be both. While I don’t consider myself a die-hard...
by Aziza Ransome | Jun 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Living With More Curiosity and More Ease What if you didn’t need to have it all figured out? That question has been sitting with me lately…not as some vague, inspirational quote, but as a real, grounding invitation. The more I sit with clients, friends, even...
by Thrive Ahead | May 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
ABA vs. OT: Choosing the Right Path for Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals If you’re exploring support for ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent conditions, you’ve likely come across both Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Occupational Therapy (OT). But what’s...
by Thrive Ahead | Apr 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Recently one of the providers on our team here at Thrive Ahead got a package of mini ducks and started to hide some of them around the office. Finding one of these little quackers as I am going about my day absolutely delights me! It has become a fun game among our...
