Bloom and Grow Therapy Services

11/11/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝘃𝘀. 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣
What other differences can you think of between compliance-based approaches and Relationship-based approaches?
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Focuses on controlling behaviors

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Focuses on understanding the sources of behaviors
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Blame is on the child (how can the child change the behavior?)

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Ownership is on the adult (how can I change my behavior to be a better support?)
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Forces child to mask or hide inner experiences to comply.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Validates and supports each unique inner experience.
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Use of external forms of motivation.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Builds internal motivation through self-understanding.
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Rooted in power hierarchy (please me to earn reward).

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Rooted in safe relationships (Do well because you feel safe).
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Forms conditional self-worth (Good Behavior = Good Child)

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Forms unconditional self-worth (your feelings are valid).
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: May see immediate results to the detriment of mental health.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Gradual results with positive long-term impact on health.
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11/07/2025

We ❤️ hearing about how we have helped our Early Intervention families!

11/06/2025

🌿 We’re Hiring an Occupational Therapist! (FT or PT)
Bloom & Grow Therapy – Southern Chester County, PA

We’re a therapist-founded, relationship-based pediatric practice in our 5th year! 💚 We’re looking for an OT who loves play, connection, co-regulation, and family-centered care.

✨ Why You’ll Love Working Here:
• Therapist-owned + operated (we get the work)
• Mix of clinic + EI
• Supportive, collaborative team
• Full-time benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO + paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Must be available after-school hours at least 3 days/week

🌸 You Are:
Licensed (or eligible) in PA ✔️
Play-based + relational ✔️
Growing, reflective, and team-oriented ✔️

If you want your work to feel meaningful, connected, and fun — we’d love to meet you. 🌼

📩 Apply: cindy@bloomandgrowtherapy.com
🌿 Learn more: www.bloomandgrowtherapy.com

11/01/2025

Happy Birthday to our amazing teammate and OT, Melissa! Your humor, clever insights, and smile brighten every day. We’re so grateful for your dedication and all the heart you’ve brought to our practice over the years! Wishing you the best year ahead! 💛

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

We spotted some emotions in our clinic!👀💛 Our team dressed as Diane Alber’s Little Spots for Halloween — a fun nod to one of our favorite tools for teaching about emotions!
Wishing all our families a fun and spook-tacular Halloween! 👻🎃💛

10/31/2025

Early intervention changes lives. Families raising children with disabilities rely on these vital services—but delays in Pennsylvania’s budget put providers and families in a stressful waiting game.
No agency should have to worry about sustainability while doing the work that helps children thrive. Our leaders must act now to fully fund early intervention. Children’s development can’t wait.

The local Easterseals CEO on how the budget impasse is threatening critical services for children with disabilities or developmental delays

10/29/2025

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Did you know that NICU feeding intervention may facilitate transition to independent feedings? A study originally published in the journal Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics found that early initiation of feeding therapy could help expedite independent oral feedings (IOF) in NICU infants.

🔗 Read more here ➡️: https://at.asha.org/Pr

10/29/2025

🌟 Bloom and Grow Food Drive! 🌟
We’re collecting non-perishable food for Kennett Area Community Services to support local families in need.
Bring donations to your session or give them to your Early Intervention provider. Every item makes a difference!

10/28/2025

Co-regulation looks like safety, trust, and a little bit of window art. Therapy rooted in relationship 💛🌈✨

10/28/2025

Let’s make sure no one in Southern Chester County goes hungry because of the disruption in SNAP benefits.

Due to the federal government shutdown, the PA Department of Human Services has announced that SNAP payments will be paused in November.
If you’re impacted, KACS is here to help.

With increased demand expected, we’re asking our community to help us stock the shelves so no one goes hungry.
🥫 Food donations are accepted Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm at 136 W. Cedar St., Kennett Square. Monetary donations are always appreciated and make an immediate impact. Please visit www.KACSImpact.org for more information.

10/27/2025

It’s World Occupational Therapy day! A shout out to all of the amazing OT‘s out there, but especially our team at Bloom and Grow. The passion and dedication that you have for your clients is unmatched! 😍