The Therapy Collaborative

12/10/2025

Looking forward to attending!!

The McLean County System of Care is hosting a collaborative Art-Based Trauma-Informed Care Training with Creative Healing Art Therapy, PLLC.

Join us on 01/15/26 at The Bloomington Public Library from 12-1:30pm

Come Explore how art-based techniques can help us tune in and regulate our nervous system.

Questions? kelley.amigoni@mcleancountyil.gov

https://form.jotform.com/253294071045150

10/22/2025

Halloween fun? Yes! 🎃
Choking hazards? No, thank you! 👻🍬

While Halloween is full of excitement, some treats can pose a choking risk for kids under 5.

Here’s what to keep in mind to ensure everyone has a safe and sweet celebration, from our pediatric speech language pathologist:

🚫 Watch out for:

“Mini,” “fun-sized,” or small candies—they’re not safer and can easily get stuck in little mouths.

Sticky or hard-to-chew treats like peanut M&Ms, caramels, Milk Duds, taffy, gum, candy corn, Skittles, and gummies—kids often swallow these too soon!

👍 Safer options:

Look for soft treats that break apart easily or can be bitten into pieces. Think Kit Kats, Reese’s cups, or classic Hershey bars—delicious and easier to handle!

🛑 Allergen Alert:

Many candies contain common allergens beyond nuts or dairy, like egg in some chewy treats. Always double-check labels if allergies are a concern!

Let’s keep Halloween filled with treats, not tricks—or worries! 🎃🍫

09/12/2025

Thank you Child & Family Connections 16! We loved partnering with you to provide this workshop!

Big shoutout to all of our attendees that came eager to learn and asked such thoughtful questions. It fills our cup up to connect with and support you.

Thanks SO much to The Therapy Collaborative for their amazing and informative workshop yesterday. Dr. Norwood is a rockstar! ⭐️

For those of you who couldn’t make it, we hope to offer it again in the new year!

09/12/2025

🍂 September’s shaping up to be full of fun—and we can’t wait!

We’re excited to be part of several community events this month where we’ll be:
🤝 Supporting parents and families
💬 Answering your questions
🧠 Talking all things child development

If you see us out and about, come say hi—we’d love to connect!

09/04/2025

Next week!
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09/04/2025

Check out this great opportunity!

08/26/2025

A wonderful resource for college students!!!

Please share about our group for college students facilitated by art therapist, Hannah Kiefer, starting on Tuesdays Sept, 9th!

08/15/2025

👶✨ Parents of little ones—this one’s for YOU!

Join us for “Everyday Growth”, a FREE parent workshop designed to give you real-life tools to support your child’s sensory, motor, and emotional development🧠🎨💪

📅 Thursday, September 11, 2025
🕕 6 - 8 PM
📍 Bloomington Public Library

Led by our pediatric occupational therapist, this interactive session will help you:

✅ Calm or energize your child using sensory tools
✅ Build motor skills through play
✅ Support emotional regulation with simple routines
✅ AND ask your questions during a live Q&A!

🎁 Bonus: Sign up at the event for a FREE 15-minute 1:1 consult with our OT (limited spots available) on September 13th

🧸 Child-friendly goodie bags provided to keep little hands engaged!

✨ Hosted by The Therapy Collaborative in partnership with Child and Family Connections of Central Illinois (CICFC)

🔗 RSVP here:
www.thetherapycollaborative.com/events/ei

📩 Questions?
email: info@thetherapycollaborative.com

🌱Let’s grow together—one day at a time

07/23/2025

👋 Meet the duo behind The Therapy Collaborative—Meredith & Hillary!

Back when we worked together at , we used to joke about the “Hillary & Meredith Special”—we loved working together on the most complex, underserved kids. Whether we were on the inpatient psych unit or in the pediatric ICU, we showed up with one mission: find what works best for the child and family. 💪

Now, we’ve brought that same passion, precision, and out-of-the-box approach to Central Illinois—rooted in the same high standards we held at Lurie.

Our therapy isn’t cookie-cutter. It’s highly individualized, educational, family-centered—and yes, fun. Because we believe therapy should empower everyone involved.

We’re here to support you, guide you, and partner with your family.

Curious if we’re the right fit? Let’s find out—send us a message. 💬

07/17/2025

The first photo was my last full day working at Lurie Children’s in 2022, pregnant with our first. My time at Lurie was instrumental to my career, pushing me to think creatively, dynamically, and critically to serve our patients at the highest level, alongside so many amazing people.

Fast forward to today, I arranged for Olivia, my OT graduate student, to spend the morning with to learn from the best.

Lurie and Chicago will always have a special place in our hearts at The Therapy Collaborative.

S/O to for the reservation to celebrate the end of Olivia’s clinical rotation with us and the start of her OT career.