Mini Minds

Our mission is to encourage families to reimagine therapy by providing comprehensive, evidence-based practices that empower youth to thrive in a dynamic world.

Mini Minds is more than a clinic; it is a sanctuary of growth! Visit miniminds.org for more. Let’s create a culture in your family in which both children and parents actively recognize challenges, seek solutions, welcome change and grow closer with specific goals supported by brain science, child development, and mental health research.

11/26/2025

🍂 Thanksgiving Gratitude from the Mini Minds Team 🧡

This season reminds us to pause and reflect on what matters most. So we asked a few members of our Mini Minds team to share what they’re grateful for… and their answers touched our hearts.

From small moments to big milestones, from personal joys to professional purpose, gratitude truly connects us all.

As we wrap up this season of thanks, we want to say how incredibly grateful we are for each other, for the amazing families we work with, and for the wonderful communities we serve.

Thank you for being part of the Mini Minds family ✨

11/25/2025

✨ Your Mini Wish List Series continues today!

This season, our therapists are sharing their favorite games and activities that make the perfect addition to your family’s holiday wish list—each one thoughtfully chosen to support your child’s social and emotional wellness.

🎥 Today’s Mini Must Haves: Mental Health Therapist Adrienne is highlighting Pop the Pig and Pop Up Pirate!

🧸 What Are Pop the Pig & Pop Up Pirate?
These classic, high-energy games keep kids laughing, guessing, and fully engaged. While the goal of each is simple—feed the pig until he pops or place swords until the pirate springs—it’s the surprise moment that makes them so much fun.

🧠 How They Support Kids Who Struggle With Anticipatory Anxiety:
For children who feel anxious when they don’t know exactly what’s coming next—or who like to plan every step before they begin—these games offer playful, low-pressure opportunities to practice tolerating uncertainty.

Here’s how they help:
• Encourage flexibility by making “not knowing” part of the fun
• Help kids manage anticipatory anxiety in a safe, silly, game-based way
• Teach children that they can handle surprises—even exciting ones!
• Build confidence by allowing kids to experience unpredictability without distress
• Support emotional regulation and coping skills in real time

✨ Why They’re Mini Must Haves:
With Pop the Pig and Pop Up Pirate, the excitement comes from the unexpected pop! Each round helps kids learn that they don’t need the perfect plan before they start—and that sometimes the best moments happen when things don’t go exactly as expected.

🎁 Stay tuned each week for more of our therapists’ favorite Mini Must Haves this holiday season!

11/24/2025

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re sharing a wonderful insight from Mental Health Therapist Madison Miller about the power of gratitude in children’s emotional regulation!

Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good idea, it actually strengthens the brain. When kids practice noticing the “good stuff,” they activate the thinking part of the brain, calm their stress responses, and build positive neural pathways that make emotional regulation easier over time.

Madison encourages families to weave gratitude into everyday moments, such as during dinner, on car rides, or through simple conversations or drawings about things that made them smile.

And instead of asking kids the big question, “What are you grateful for?” she suggests making it more concrete: “What was something today that made your body feel calm or happy?”

As we head into the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to model gratitude, create connection, and help kids build emotional resilience from the inside out!

11/23/2025

🍂 Sunday Funday: Fall Edition!

This week, our Mini Minds team is sharing their favorite fall photos… and it turns out we’ve got a crew that LOVES action!

🏈 From sidelines to stadiums, our team knows how to cheer loud, play hard, and soak up every moment.

Maintaining a healthy work–life balance is just one of the many perks of being part of the Mini Minds family, and these snapshots say it all! ❤️

👀 Can you spot the photo featuring TWO of our therapists?

We even love spending time together outside the office! That’s how special this team truly is.

Every day, we feel grateful for the joy we share with each other and the incredible support we offer to the families and communities we serve. This crew is truly a gift!

Happy Sunday, friends!

11/22/2025

🌟 Happy National Adoption Day!

Today we celebrate the incredible journey of adoption and the strength, love & resilience of all adoptive families.

At Mini Minds, we’re honored to walk with you every step of the way.

Meet Chelsea, our dedicated Mental Health Therapist who specializes in supporting adoptees and their families. As an adoptive parent herself, Chelsea deeply understands the unique joys and challenges that come with adoption.

In this short video she shares how she supports families through:
• Trauma processing
• Attachment support
• Emotional & sensory regulation
• Parent coaching
• …and more!

🎥 Watch now to learn how Chelsea creates a safe, nurturing space for children and families to thrive.

With a background in elementary education and a Master’s in Social Work, Chelsea has worked with children, teens, and families through complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and adoption/foster-care journeys. She believes therapy shouldn’t be scary, but a place of growth, connection, and hope.

If you’re an adoptive family looking for trusted mental health support, reach out today.

Chelsea has limited spots open so don’t wait to secure a place for your child and your family. ❤️

📩 Contact us at info@miniminds.org or visit miniminds.org to schedule a consultation.

11/21/2025

✨ So you got a referral for OT… now what?

Many families are told their child needs Occupational Therapy but aren’t quite sure what that really means or how it will help. That’s exactly why every family at Mini Minds begins with a free Discovery Call, and why connecting with Taylor, our Lead Occupational Therapist, can make all the difference.

During your call, Taylor will listen to your child’s story, explain what OT looks like at Mini Minds, and paint a clear picture of how your family’s daily life can change with the right support.

Here are the areas we most commonly help with:

💛 Executive Functioning
What you might see: trouble with routines, forgetting steps, overwhelm with tasks.
How OT helps: building planning skills, visual supports, and confidence.

💛 Sensory Integration
What you might see: sensitivity to textures/noises, constant movement, big reactions.
How OT helps: sensory-rich activities that build comfort, regulation, and body awareness.

💛 Emotional Regulation
What you might see: frequent meltdowns, difficulty calming, intense feelings.
How OT helps: teaching calming strategies, emotional vocabulary, and self-awareness.

💛 Reflex Integration
What you might see: coordination challenges, poor posture, difficulty sitting still.
How OT helps: specific movement patterns that strengthen motor control and focus.

After your Discovery Call, Taylor hand-matches your child with the therapist who fits them best and continues supporting your family every step of the way through ongoing collaboration with our team.

✨ Ready to take the next step?

Visit miniminds.org or email info@miniminds.org to schedule your complimentary Discovery Call with Taylor.

11/20/2025

🦃 We’re officially ONE week away from Thanksgiving!

Mental Health Therapist Molly is sharing a mindful tip to help families build gratitude together this season…

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here is an idea to help your child practice gratitude by adding a new feather to a “Thankful Turkey” each day.

It’s a simple, meaningful ritual that encourages reflection, connection, and noticing the good — big or small.

Looking for inspiration or a printable template?
Check out this helpful resource: https://midmichiganmoms.com/celebrations-holidays-seasonal/thankful-turkey-a-november-tradition/

Let’s fill this week with gratitude! 🦃💛🍁

11/19/2025

Join the Mini Minds Team… We’re Hiring an Occupational Therapist!

Are you an Occupational Therapist who’s ready to make real change for children, families, and our community?

At Mini Minds, you won’t just be part of a clinic — you’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that believes growth happens through connection.

Work side-by-side with mental health therapists, speech-language pathologists, feeding therapists, registered dietitians, and psychiatric nurse practitioners — all uniting their expertise to see the whole child.

Together, we design truly individualized care that helps families move beyond “getting through the day” to building confidence, resilience, and joy.

Because we’re a fully private-pay practice, we’re free from insurance limitations — empowering us to put clients first, collaborate deeply, and focus on quality over quotas.

Our clinicians enjoy meaningful work, balanced schedules, and the guidance of a dedicated Lead Therapist who invests in their professional growth and wellbeing.

If you’re ready to join a team that believes collaboration is where transformation begins — this is your sign.

✨ Full-time preferred, part-time considered
📧 Send your Letter of Intent + Resume to info@miniminds.org
🗓️ Apply by Friday, November 21st
🌐 Learn more at miniminds.org

11/18/2025

✨ In today’s reel, Occupational Therapist Ally walks us through two kid-friendly pranayama techniques that support self-regulation and emotional wellness:

🐝 Bhramari – “Humming Bee Breath”
A soothing breath that uses gentle vibration to calm the nervous system.
Great for:
• Easing stress, anxiety, and anger
• Improving sleep
• Supporting overall nervous system regulation by stimulating the vagus nerve
When to use: Anytime your child feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, or needs help settling down before bed.

❄️ Sheetali / Sheetkari – “Cooling Breath”
A refreshing breath that cools the body and relaxes the mind.
Great for:
• Reducing mental and emotional excitement
• Relaxing tight muscles
• Promoting a sense of ease
When to use: After big emotions, during warm weather, or whenever your child needs a gentle reset.

💛 These simple tools help children tune into their bodies, understand their feelings, and build lifelong coping skills.

👉 Save this reel to practice with your child whenever they need a moment of calm!

11/17/2025

✨ Your Mini Wish List Series continues today!

This season, our therapists are sharing their favorite games and activities that make the perfect addition to your family’s holiday wish list, each one thoughtfully chosen to support your child’s social and emotional wellness.

🎥 Today’s Mini Must Have: Mental Health Therapist Rebecca is highlighting the Letz Talk Conversation Cards!

💬 What are Letz Talk Conversation Cards?

Letz Talk Conversation Cards are a set of engaging, thoughtful prompts designed to spark meaningful conversations between children and their caregivers. With topics that explore feelings, relationships, coping skills, and everyday experiences, these cards help kids open up in a supportive, playful way.

🧠 How They Help Children & Families:
• Build emotional awareness by helping kids identify and express their feelings
• Encourage deeper communication and connection during family time
• Create safe, natural opportunities for kids to share their thoughts
• Support the development of empathy, social skills, and confidence
• Strengthen family bonds through shared conversations, understanding, and reflection

Whether your child needs help expressing emotions, enjoys conversation-based games, or simply loves connecting in new ways, Letz Talk Cards make a meaningful (and fun!) addition to your holiday season. 💬💛

🎁 Stay tuned each week for more of our therapists’ favorite Mini Must Haves this holiday season!

11/16/2025

Each week for we love sharing moments of fun and purpose outside the office and this Sunday, we were literally right outside the office! 💚

In this week’s reel, Mental Health Therapist Kennedy is hard at work rebuilding our garden beds in the backyard of our Broad Ripple house. Earlier this summer, a car accidentally crashed through our fence. Thankfully no one was hurt, but many of the beautiful plants and vegetables our Social Sprouts campers tended all summer were destroyed. 💔🌱

Now, with brand-new garden beds in place, we’re beginning the process of filling them with leaves and natural materials to build rich, healthy soil for spring planting. This means new opportunities for our families and campers to connect with nature, regulate their bodies, and build social emotional wellness throughout the year.

A huge thank you to Kennedy for spending her weekend helping restore this special space. Her dedication ensures that nature-based learning and healing remain at the heart of what we offer. 🌞🌻

Stay tuned for updates as our garden comes back to life! 🌿💛

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