Stride Counseling and Behavioral Services

07/29/2025

Jacoby and Naylei are soaring high in their leisure engagement journey — one swing at a time! 🛝😄

What you see: Two friends having fun at the park
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What we see: Leisure engagement with opportunities to work on social safety skills in the community, building of meaningful relationships, and communication skills!

07/21/2025

💦 Splash Alert! 💦
Don’t forget — we’re heading to the Marion Splash House Waterpark tomorrow for a day full of fun, sun, water, and socializing! ☀️🩴🕶️
Make sure to bring:
✔️ Swimsuit
✔️ Towel
✔️ Closed Water Bottle
✔️ Packed lunch
✔️ Positive vibes 😎

We will be meeting the Stride office, 6223 Constitution Drive, to carpool! Feel free to join us at 9:30a!

07/20/2025

☀️ Swinging high, sliding fast, and leveling up!

Andrew had a big day at the park with his rec therapist Allie! From soaring on the swings to zooming down the slides, he stayed active and engaged while crushing his physical activity and social goals. 💪🗣️ Fresh air, fun movement, and lots of smiles made this session a total win. Keep it up, Andrew — you’re sliding into progress and swinging toward success! 🙌🌿

07/18/2025

07/18/2025

Team Spotlight Time!!!

Lindsey Hurt, MSW 🧠☕

💬 Favorite part of the job: "My favorite part of my job is witnessing the transformative impact of tailored interventions on individuals and their families. It's rewarding to see clients make progress, whether it's improving their communication skills, developing coping strategies, or enhancing their overall quality of life. Each success, no matter how small, reinforces my passion for this work and motivates me to continue finding innovative solutions that empower those I support."

🎬 Favorite Movie: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

🥡 Favorite Take Out: Olive Garden or Chick Fil A

Who do you want to see next?! Jen Sanow or Lynn Taylor?? Cast your votes below in the comments!

07/14/2025

⚾️🎉 Take us out to the ballgame! 🎉⚾️

Nothing beats a summer day at a Tincaps game with friends! We had a blast cheering, snacking, and soaking up the sunshine — all while working on some important skills:

💪 Physical activity — walking the stadium, climbing steps, and staying on the move!
🗣️ Social skills — chatting with friends, cheering together, and sharing the excitement.
🌟 Leisure engagement — exploring a fun community activity and building confidence to try new things!

06/18/2025

Serving cannonballs and summer vibes only ☀️🌊 Don’t miss our waterpark day — it’s gonna be a splash hit! Contact Calista Smith-Terlosky,CTRS to RSVP or for more detailed information💧

06/18/2025

Team Spotlight Time!!!
Spring Weller, MSW 🧠☕

💬 Fav part of the job: I LOVE EVERYTHING.... but paperwork 🤣🫣

🌅Vacation Spot: Cali❤️ The sunshine and the ocean!

🧛‍♂️Favorite Holiday: Halloween, I love seeing all the kids dressed up

Come back next week for our next Human Behind the Work!

06/11/2025

🍓 Sweet moments in the sunshine! Swaaimah joined her therapist Calista for a berry-picking adventure—building community safety awareness, practicing appropriate social skills, and exploring new leisure activities, one strawberry at a time. 💬🚶‍♀️🌼

06/10/2025

Team Spotlight Time!!!

Allie Pensyl, M.S, CTRS 🧠☕

💬 Fav part of the job: I love behavior management and recreational therapy because I get to witness my clients grow, learn new skills, and experience genuine joy. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing their faces light up when they see me—it's a reminder of the deep, meaningful connections we've built. Being loved by some of my favorite people brings a unique happiness that fuels my passion every day

🦙 Favorite Animal: Llama

🍞Favorite Food: Garlic Bread

Keep coming back each week to get to know more of our amazing crew — they’re just as fun, talented, and downright awesome as they seem. 😎✨

06/09/2025

☀️ When the sun’s a-shinin’, we’re a-ridin’! 🚲

David hit the pavement today, strengthening his gross motor skills and practicing community safety skills like a champ—helmet on, staying sidewalk-safe, leading with confidence, and eyes sharp for traffic! Great job!

06/04/2025

From lions to laughter 🦁😄—our crew took on the zoo!

Our skill builders explored the wild side while working on physical activity through walking trails, practicing effective communication skills, and building appropriate social interactions in a real-world setting. From sharing laughs to navigating group dynamics, this crew turned a fun outing into a growth-filled adventure! 🐾🗣️