The Therapy Collaborative

01/30/2026

I spy our director of business strategy 👀
James had a great night out with Sunrise Rotary!

01/28/2026

Such a great training led by Karli! Glad we could attend!

The McLean County System of Care hosted a collaborative Art-Based Trauma-Informed Care Training with Creative Healing Art Therapy, PLLC. Thank you to all who attended! If you'd like to see more sessions like this, please let us know!

01/27/2026

Loved presenting and meeting everyone at Sunrise today!

We’re excited to welcome Meredith Norwood to Sunrise Rotary this Tuesday morning for what promises to be an engaging and informative discussion.

Meredith will present “The Critical Role of Occupational Therapy in Development and Rehabilitation,” offering insight into how occupational therapy supports individuals across the lifespan—especially children and adolescents navigating complex medical and psychological challenges.

Originally from Bloomington and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Meredith earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Saint Louis University. She began her career in pediatric inpatient care at Marshfield Children’s Hospital in Wisconsin, followed by several years at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. There, she deepened her focus on psychological disorders, chronic pain, and Functional Neurological Disorder.

Meredith later completed both a clinical doctorate and a postdoctoral research fellowship at The George Washington University. Her contributions to national care guidelines and published research have helped shape best practices in the field. Now back in central Illinois, she brings her experience home as founder of The Therapy Collaborative, a multidisciplinary clinic in Uptown Normal focused on occupational and speech-language therapy.

She is also married to our own James Norwood, making Tuesday morning a true Sunrise family occasion!

Learn more at www.thetherapycollaborative.com

We’ll be gathering at Eastland Suites Conference Center as usual, with coffee ready by 6:45!

📢 Want to be part of an upcoming Tuesday meeting? If you’ve got a community message or project to share, email Ann Harding at aharding@iwu.edu or Lindsey Meister at lmeister@growmark.com to get on the calendar.

12/29/2025

From our family to yours, we sincerely wish you a wonderful holiday season full of good health, connection & play! ❄️

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