Thrive Collaborative

11/17/2025

👋 Meet Chelsea, Operations Coordinator & Consultant!

We’re excited to spotlight Chelsea, who has been a valued member of the Thrive team since 2018. With nearly a decade of experience as a preschool teacher in Boulder, CO, Chelsea brings a deep understanding of child development and a heart for early learning to everything she does.

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master’s in Early Intervention and a degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Chelsea is passionate about naturalistic-based therapy and the power of play and laughter in helping children grow. She is also an ESDM Certified provider, using evidence-based strategies to support families with care and compassion.

We’re grateful for Chelsea’s dedication, expertise, and the joy she brings to our community every day!

11/12/2025

🎁 Holiday Food Drive at Our Aspen and Denver Offices! 🎄

We’re spreading a little extra kindness this season! Our Aspen and Denver locations are hosting a holiday food drive to support local families in need.

If you’d like to participate, donations can be dropped off at either office through November 22.

All contributions will go directly to LiftUP in the Roaring Fork Valley and Metro Caring and Bienvenido Food Bank in the Denver Metro area.

Participation is completely optional—but every can, box, or bag of food helps make a difference this holiday season. ❤️

For more information or detailed drop-off guidelines, please contact team@seeksowshare.com.

11/12/2025

We’re excited to share this recent podcast episode featuring our Executive Director, Krysten Ramsey, in conversation with Family Union LLC!

In this episode, Krysten discusses our recent work using VR glasses as a coaching tool to support families in real-world environments — including a session at Whole Foods that inspired exciting new ideas for future research.
This conversation highlights how technology can help bridge understanding and support for children and families in real time.

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/sh8wifjyutA?si=CJwqDeiaApL-upAg

Learn more about our mission at www.seeksowshare.com

Shopping list with Vuzix glasses and coach from Thrive Collaborative I Podcast episode #3

11/11/2025

Upcoming Parent Workshop from Birch Psychology

Our colleagues at Birch Psychology are offering a new workshop designed to support parents of children with a recent Autism diagnosis.

Join their “What’s Next” Zoom session on November 15th from 2:00–4:30 PM to gain expert guidance, compassionate support, and practical next steps.

Learn more or register here: birchpsychology.com/workshops

11/10/2025

11/03/2025

👋 Meet Krysten, our Executive Director!

With two decades of experience supporting learners and families, Krysten brings deep clinical expertise and a passion for meaningful, ethical care.

She is committed to building a supportive workplace where our team feels valued, balanced, and inspired to grow. Krysten’s leadership centers on respecting neurodiversity, uplifting our community, and ensuring every child and family receives compassionate, individualized support.

11/01/2025

📍 At Thrive, our mission goes wherever support is needed.

From mountain towns to major cities, our consultants travel across the country to partner with schools, families, and organizations who are committed to empowering neurodiverse learners.

Whether we’re leading professional development, coaching teams in classrooms, or providing direct support in homes, we’re proud to bring evidence-based, relationship-driven practices to communities nationwide.

If you’re outside the Denver or Aspen area, we’re still here for you — in person or virtually. Let’s bring meaningful support to your community next.

10/24/2025

At Thrive, we believe growth never stops—especially for those supporting children every day. 🌱

Our Agency and School Trainings are designed to give your team practical tools, deeper understanding, and a collaborative space to learn together. Whether you’re looking for a half-day workshop or a multi-day training series, we tailor every session to meet your agency or school’s goals.

Training topics include:
• The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
• Play-Based Teaching
• Multi-Discipline Collaboration
• Understanding Neurodiversity
• The ABCs of Behavior
• Executive Functioning
• Social Emotional Supports
…and more!

Ready to schedule a training or learn what might be the best fit for your team? Send us a message or visit our website to complete the contact form to start the conversation!

10/23/2025

👋 Meet Amanda!
We’re so excited to celebrate Amanda — one of our incredible team members who recently achieved her BCBA certification and is now a Consultant at Thrive! 🎉

Amanda has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for over four years. With a background in Psychology and Child Advocacy Studies, she brings deep compassion and expertise to her work. Her experience spans both clinical and school settings, where she’s supported diverse populations and age groups with a focus on functional communication and collaborative teamwork.

We’re so proud to see Amanda grow in her career and continue making such a positive impact on the children and families she supports.

10/16/2025

Help us welcome Margot to the Thrive Aspen team! 🎉
�Margot joined us just two weeks ago, and we’re already so lucky to have her warm, creative energy in our community. She brings a background in special education and a passion for hands-on, play-based learning that supports every student’s growth — academically and beyond.

With experience in literacy, math fundamentals, executive functioning, and life skills, Margot creates joyful, individualized learning spaces where curiosity and confidence can thrive. Her years working in summer camps also shine through in the way she builds connection and brings learning to life.

Welcome, Margot! We’re so excited to have you. 💛

10/14/2025

✨ An unforgettable night at REVEL in Art: The Artist Curated Edition ✨

We were proud to show up in support of REVEL and their mission to celebrate creativity, connection, and community. The evening was a powerful reminder of the impact art has to uplift and inspire. 🎨🖼️

Thank you to the incredible artists and organizers who made the night so special — we’re honored to have been part of it.

10/13/2025

👋 Meet Theresa MacFarland, M.Ed., BCBA — our Director & Senior Consultant!

Theresa is a Behavior Analyst with over two decades of experience supporting young children with autism and their families. She holds a Master’s in Early Childhood Special Education from Vanderbilt University and is passionate about designing meaningful, play-based interventions that promote natural language development.

As a Certified Trainer and Provider in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), Theresa not only delivers individualized support to families, but also provides workshops and supervision for professionals pursuing ESDM certification. We’re so lucky to have her leadership, expertise, and heart on our team! ⭐️