Thrive Therapy

08/29/2025

✨ Tips for Supporting Clothing Sensitivities ✨

Clothing sensitivities can make getting dressed stressful, but small adjustments can make a big difference in comfort and confidence. 💜💚

✔️ Use fragrance-free, dye-free detergents and soaps
✔️ Warm clothes in the dryer before wearing
✔️ Wash clothing multiple times to soften textures
✔️ Remove tags and try deep pressure massage before dressing

Creating a sensory-friendly wardrobe can help children (and adults!) feel more at ease throughout the day.

07/28/2025

Play is a vital part of a child’s development, offering far more than just fun. Through play, children explore their creativity and imagination, learn to communicate and express themselves, and build trusting relationships with others. It supports social and emotional growth by helping them understand feelings and practice empathy, while also encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking. Additionally, play helps children develop self-regulation skills and strengthens both fine and gross motor abilities, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

07/24/2025

Summertime is a great opportunity to engage your child in fun activities that also promote fine motor development.

Fine motor skills refer to the ability to control the small muscles and movements in the hands, fingers, and wrists. Working on these skills helps with tasks such as handwriting, drawing, using utensils, trying shoes, etc. Fine motor skills are vital for independence in a child’s daily life.

This post will explore various summer activities to promote fine motor skills!

07/01/2025

Interested in Occupational Therapy as a career?!

Thrive Therapy is running Occupational Therapy summer groups for children ages 4-7 years and ages 7-10 years.

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Thrive Therapy team this summer! If you’re passionate about working with kids and curious about Occupational Therapy, this is the perfect opportunity to gain experience, make a difference, and have fun doing it!

We would not expect volunteers to commit for every group, however, would ideally like volunteers to commit to the full week if possible (all 5 days) as consistency helps build stronger connections with the children attending.

Send us email at info@thriveot.ca to learn more!



06/30/2025

Interested in Occupational Therapy as a future career?!

Thrive Therapy is running Occupational Therapy summer groups for children ages 4-7 years and ages 7-10 years.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Thrive Therapy team this summer! If you're passionate about working with kids and curious about Occupational Therapy, this is the perfect opportunity to gain hands on experience alongside Registered Occupational Therapists to make a difference, and have fun doing it!

We are not expecting volunteers to commit for every group, however, would ideally like volunteers to commit to the full week if possible (all 5 days) as consistency helps build stronger connections with the children attending.

Send us email at info@thriveot.ca to learn more!

06/18/2025

At Thrive Therapy, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. This Pride Month, we honour the LGBTQIA2S+ community and reaffirm our commitment to providing inclusive, affirming care—today and every day. Everyone deserves care that celebrates who they are—mind, body, and identity.

We are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces where all people can thrive authentically.

Let’s continue to build a world where all identities are embraced and celebrated 💛💚💙💜❤️

06/05/2025

🗣️ Is your child struggling to communicate? You’re not alone — 1 in 14 children experience speech or language challenges. 💬⁠

From difficulty producing certain sounds to challenges understanding or using words, early support can make a huge difference. 🧠✨

We’ve put together a helpful guide on the most common speech and language disorders in children 👩‍⚕️📚

👉 Tap the link in our bio to read the full blog post!

📍 Serving families in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth and across Nova Scotia

06/05/2025

🗣️ Is your child struggling with speech or communication? You’re not alone.

Did you know that 1 in 14 children experience speech or language disorders? These challenges can impact confidence, learning, and social interaction — but early support makes a big difference.

📖 Our latest blog post breaks down the most common types of speech and language disorders in children — including articulation delays, apraxia, stuttering, and more.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or healthcare professional, this guide can help you better understand the signs and when to seek help!

📍 Our Speech-Language Pathologists at Thrive Therapy support children in building strong communication skills so they can thrive at home, in school, and in their community.

🔗 Read the full blog here:

https://www.thriveotns.com/post/speech-disorders-children-halifax-novascotia

In this post, we’ll explore the most common types of speech and language disorders in children, how they differ, and how early intervention can make a significant difference.

05/05/2025

***Exciting News!!!

Thrive Therapy has added another Summer group "Animal Planet" for ages 4 - 7 years old!

When: July 21st - July 25th
Time: 9:30am-12:00pm

"Animal Planet" is a fun and engaging group program which will introduce children to different animal environments from the farm, jungle, ocean, pets, and wild animals—through sensory-friendly and play-based activities.

This group will focus on encouraging imagination, social interaction, motor skills, and emotional regulation in a safe and structured environment.

Register online!
https://www.thriveotns.com/summer-groups

05/02/2025

Many individuals experience sensory sensitivities that can make wearing everyday clothing a real challenge. Tags, seams, tight waistbands, or certain fabrics may feel overwhelming or even painful to a child with sensory processing difficulties. As a result, getting dressed can become a daily struggle for families. 👕🩲🧦

Occupational Therapists often work with children and caregivers to identify sensory-friendly strategies that promote comfort and independence. Here are some strategies that may assist! 😄

04/17/2025

****Correction**** - Group 1: July 7th-11th

🌞 Get Ready for a Summer of Growth & Fun at Thrive Therapy! 🌞
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We’re thrilled to share that Thrive Therapy is launching 3 exciting summer groups starting July 2025 — and they’re going to be a blast!​

All kids deserve a summer full of fun, growth, and connection! Our inclusive Summer group welcomes children of all abilities, to build skills through play in a supportive and adaptive environment.​
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​​Led by our amazing licensed Occupational Therapists, these groups are designed to help kiddos boost their motor skills, social confidence, and emotional regulation through activities tailored to each child's needs— all while having serious fun!
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🗓 When & Where?
📍 Weekdays | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Thrive Therapy Clinic – Halifax (7071 Bayers Road)
👫 Siblings welcome to register!

To register, please complete the below form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen1Cclz_3TcD8biETigRn-iUnOuBAnxGy8GPj9L6rhVQscqg/viewform

04/10/2025

Thrive Therapy is excited to join Golden Living’s Seniors Expo Saturday May 3rd at 70 Grandhaven Boulevard in Halifax!

This is a free event dedicated to supporting seniors, families, and caregivers with local resources, services, and connections to help seniors thrive at home and in the community.

During this event you can explore a variety of vendors, from health and wellness services to social programs, and aging-in-place solutions.

This will be an informative event with free giveaways, and opportunities to make connections and meet local organizations that specialize in senior care and support.