Engage Therapy Center

04/15/2026

Language Strategy Spotlight: “The Pause”

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is… wait.

Giving a child a few extra seconds before jumping in allows time to process, organize thoughts, and find their words.

Why it works:

- Supports language processing
- Encourages independent communication
- Builds confidence and expressive language skills
- Turns pressure into opportunity

That quiet moment isn’t empty—it’s where language grows.
Pause. Wait. Watch communication happen.

Reach out to our speech therapist for more information!

04/06/2026

Happy National Occupational Therapy Month! Occupational therapy helps people of all ages do the things that matter most—every single day. Let’s celebrate all the OTs out there making a difference!

04/03/2026

We are looking for our new team member! Basil wants to know if that's you? Engage is looking to add another Occupational Therapist to our team! Please send resume and cover letter to briar@engagetherapycenter.com

03/19/2026

🌸Spring break is coming up! It is a great time to relax and enjoy connection time with your family, yet it can also be dysregulating for some of our kids due to changes in routine. It is important to keep some structure in place to help kids stay regulated and make the most of this week together! Some OT approved strategies:

✅ Keep the Sleep Routine Consistent: same wake/sleep times when possible
✅ Create a Visual Schedule: Help your child know what to expect each day with a simple visual schedule. This reduces anxiety and keeps transitions smoother!
✅Schedule Daily Movement Breaks: Playgrounds, walks, swimming, or any physical activity is key to regulating energy and emotions
✅Build in Calm Time after Busy: While movement and activities can be great, too much scheduled activities may feel overwhelming. It is important to schedule some family connection and calm time throughout the day.
✅Practice OT Home Exercises: This week is a great time to practice the exercises your therapist has given you! Reach out to your occupational or speech therapist for questions or suggestions.

We are here to help and will be open during spring break, but please let us know if you plan to take the week off 🌸

03/11/2026

SLP HIRING! Engage continues to grow! We are looking to add another SLP to our team. Check out our post on Indeed or send resume and cover letter to briar@engagetherapycenter.com

03/03/2026

Language Impairment vs. Speech Sound Disorder:
A language impairment affects how a child understands and uses words — things like vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.
A speech sound disorder affects how a child pronounces words — sounds might be left out, swapped, or distorted.
In short:

Language = words & meaning
Speech = sounds & clarity

Both of these are areas in which our speech therapist can help!

02/25/2026

Engage Therapy is hiring! We are growing and we are looking to add another Occupational Therapist to our team! Check out our post on Indeed or send resume and cover letter to briar@engagetherapycenter.com

02/13/2026

Tell us something good for a chance to win a Biggby gift card! Every weekly team meeting at Engage starts with our “tell me something good.” Tell us your something good - it can be silly or serious and you’ll be entered to win a coffee gift card! The last day to comment on this post and be entered into the drawing will be on Friday, February 20th and the winner will be announced the following week ☕️

02/06/2026

☕️Meet Hope! Hope is one of our occupational therapists and brings heart, expertise, and positivity to everything she does. Fun fact, whether it's playing games, grabbing coffee, or a day spent hiking at the beach, Hope loves adventure and spending quality time with friends and family!

02/03/2026

For the month of February, we are inviting you to join us in our “Show the LOVE” campaign.

We feel honored to be a part of this community and to be able to walk alongside our families - we are hoping to show you all some love!

For the second year in a row, we want to show our love and support to a local non-profit, The Bridge Youth Center. The Bridge Youth Center provides after-school programs, mentorship, meals, and life skills development programs to youth in Zeeland. We will be hosting a food drive for their youth programs and food pantry. If you would like to join us in supporting The Bridge Youth Center we will be collecting non-perishable food items all month.
📍 Where: Drop off your donations at Engage Therapy Center in the drop-box in our front lobby
🗓 When: February 2nd to February 27th
✅ Items needed: Pre-packaged individually wrapped snacks, paper plates, and napkins for after school snacks, or canned and boxed food items, for their food pantry.

We will also be having some fun drawings for both kids and adults. Be on the lookout on our Instagram and pages as we roll those out this month!

01/22/2026

🦖Did you know that we have a dinosaur at Engage Therapy Center that likes to hide in a new spot every week? Can you spot where the dinosaur is this week?

01/07/2026

We love being able to partner with Family Hope and are so grateful for their generosity.

YOU can get the help your child needs to be successful! A therapy scholarship helps your child and family grow STRONG. 💪🌱

Don’t miss this opportunity—apply for a therapy scholarship online TODAY!

Apply here: https://bit.ly/3KSHnyo