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Hi 👋 everyone! I feel like I need to introduce myself  again as it has been awhile and there have been some new follower...
08/08/2024

Hi 👋 everyone! I feel like I need to introduce myself again as it has been awhile and there have been some new followers!

My name is Kelsie and I have been practicing OT for 7 years now! Time has flown by and I have loved each and every setting I have been in. I have done a lot of work in the pediatric setting including early intervention and outpatient settings. Several years ago, I became certified in Perinatal Mental Health and began seeing adults as well. I definitely feel like I have the best of both worlds getting to see both children and postpartum women!

Some of my most frequently asked questions are:

🏠 do you have a clinic? No, I do not have a clinic. I LOVE seeing patients in their natural environments since this is where our challenges usually take place! This can include in the home, daycare, school, and coffee shops (for moms). I also feel like this is a huge perk come winter time, I come to you so you don’t have to go out in the cold. ❄️☃️

👦my child is 2, are they too young? No, not at all! Pediatrics spans from birth-18! Fun fact- one of my favorite ages is middle school! Executive functioning skills such as cooking, cleaning, time management and organization can be overlooked but are so important for children in their teens. 🍳🗓️📚

🚗don’t you get sick of driving? Somedays, yes. However it is also “my time”. I get to listen to music, podcasts, or webinars without interruptions or having to pass back MY snacks to my own kids. 😁 I have set Bismarck, Dickinson and Wishek days as of right now. Don’t live there? I’m sure we can make something work as I’m coming or going from the other places.

❓ have a different question? Reach out to me via text/call at 701-527-0928 or email at Kelsie.enlightentherapy@gmail.com

***selfies and professional headshots aren’t really my thing, so enjoy a picture of me and my husband being tourists in Vegas. ❤️🙂***

I see you mama. Happy Mother’s Day.
05/12/2024

I see you mama.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Thanks Scooter's Coffee for the delicious Friday pick me up and thank you to all healthcare workers.
05/03/2024

Thanks Scooter's Coffee for the delicious Friday pick me up and thank you to all healthcare workers.

Look at all the amazing women who are going to be there.
04/20/2024

Look at all the amazing women who are going to be there.

04/02/2024

So so excited to see patients in my brand new space tomorrow!

03/26/2024

Exciting news!
Enlighten Therapy is now accepting Medicaid. 🥳

*Enlighten Therapy is in network with most major insurances. Call 701-527-0928 to schedule your evaluation or free screening today!

02/10/2024
02/07/2024

Would you rather sit and watch a movie for a couple hours or read a book?

Me?… I would love to lose myself in a book for 2 hours over watch a movie! When I do watch TV, 99.99% of the time I will choose a series over a movie.

My currents are:
📖 Too Late by Colleen Hoover
🎥 Breaking Bad

⬇️ comment your prefence and currents!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! 🎉

I see you mama. ❤️
12/25/2023

I see you mama. ❤️

You know when your partner says he has to stop somewhere on the way home from work and the text comes through in the shape of a knife?It's not because you're incapable.

It's because you've been at capacity since 11:00am, and they really do feel like the longest 10 minutes of your life.

You know when someone asks after the kids but you also wish they'd ask how you were doing? You're the one holding it together, the one unpacking bags, thoughts and feelings.
It's not because you're selfish.

It's because the mother needs mothering too.

You know how you don't get the invite sometimes and it's probably because you say "no" a lot. And so you feel a little empty and resentful?
It's not because you're being petty.

It's because you want people to see you through all the unseen, even if you forget to see yourself.

You know how you keep numbers in your head like birth weights and play dates, milestones and appointments, and you find it hard to hand any of it over?
It's not because you're a control freak.

It's because it has always fallen on you, and even though you have a supportive partner, you know you'll somehow always carry that weight.

You know how you flip your head forward in the morning and tie your hair into something that resembles goodness knows what, and someone mentions something about self care?
It's not because you're not trying.

It's because maybe their village looks different to yours.

You know how they say to enjoy every minute, but you're literally giving so much of your energy right now. This is what happens when you become a mother. You give and you give and you give until it feels like there's not a lot left.
It's not because you're ungrateful.

It's because this is the reality some days, this is a season.

We are held when we're small, but sometimes not enough when we feel small.

I know, because same.
https://bumpbox.com/50off

Author: Jess Urlichs
Artist: This Mama Doodles

Apparently today is national Answer The Phone Like Buddy The Elf Day. I can’t promise I will remember to answer each cal...
12/18/2023

Apparently today is national Answer The Phone Like Buddy The Elf Day. I can’t promise I will remember to answer each call like this, but I may have to make a good effort on this one today.

Elf happens to be one of my favorite holiday movies and is one I have seen MANY times.

Let’s spread some holiday cheer (by singing loud for all to hear)— 🔴Comment your favorite holiday movie below!! 🔴

12/18/2023

Busy lifestyle or just don’t want to go out in the cold??
Let me come to you!

Enlighten Therapy offers in home sessions!

Call or text for more information or to schedule!
Kelsie: 701-527-0928

10/03/2023

The infamous conversation on the way home from school:
“How was school today?”
“Good”
”What did you learn?“
“Nothing”
…crickets

🌟Here’s a few ideas to increase conversation and bonding after school:
🎒Ask open ended questions
🎒Try “tell me the best part of your day”
🎒Include emotions- “What was one thing that made you upset today?”, “what was one thing that made you smile today?”
🎒Follow those up with “what happened next?” or “how did you handle that situation?”
🎒You can always tell your child about your day too, letting them know what made you smile, laugh, cry, upset. Let them know how your day was and what was good about your day as well as what was frustrating about your day.

🌟If conversation isn’t really you or your child’s jam after school, easy mindfulness activities can increase connectedness:
🎒”Let’s see how many red cars we see on the way home”
🎒”Any time we stop at a stop sign or light, let’s take a deep breath together”
🎒Play calming music (piano covers of today’s hits is my go-to!)

Car rides can be a great place for conversation while at the same time being a great time to decompress after a long day. Check in with your child and see what they would prefer as each day might be different.

If you don’t pick your child up from school, the dinner table may be a place where you are able to catch up on their day.

🌟Reach out for a free consult or to set up an evaluation if you feel like your child could benefit from additional support! I am here to help. 🌟
Kelsie.enlightentherapy@gmail.com
701-527-0928

08/25/2023

HAPPY BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK!

I often times hear “I don’t get why they are so rowdy/aggressive/emotional/you fill in the blank when they get home from school”.

Well, let’s insert ourselves into the minds of a school aged child.
📒expected to sit “nicely“ for multiple hours of the day
📒trying to follow classroom/school rules all day
📒exposed to sensory stimuli all day (lights, chatter, pencil noises, etc.)
📒may be running off limited calories
📒have been working their brain all day

Soooo… this child just arrives home. This home is their space, where their comfort is. They are finally able to relax, decompress, and get their needs met. Sometimes, after the little bodies and brains have been working so hard all day, they might not know how to express their feelings of overstimulation, exhaustion, hunger, needing a hug, or whatever the child might be feeling.

What can we do? How can we help our child without reinforcing adverse behaviors?
⭐️engage in open ended conversation with the child
⭐️implement mindfulness minutes or activities after school
⭐️provide a snack and drink
⭐️allow the child time in a quiet, darkened space
⭐️implement sensory diet strategies
⭐️remind the child that their feelings are important

Have a question or think your child may benefit from occupational therapy services?
Call or email today!
701-527-0928
Kelsie.enlightentherapy@gmail.com

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