Nature-based Social Groups in The Bay Area
When learning social emotional skills, nothing replaces the power of a group.
We address:
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Play skills for authentically connecting with peers
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Problem solving and self advocacy with other people
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Learning emotional regulation skills in a group setting
next round of groups start in september with registration open on
august 1st!
fall tinkers
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Who is this group for? TK and Kindergarteners
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Meets at Glen Park in San Francisco
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8 week series
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Meets weekly on Mondays (3:45-5:15 pm) rain or shine!
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Group limited to 5 kids
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Group starts on September 9th, 2024
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Cost: $880
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Includes eight 90-min sessions, weekly group debrief, 30 minute phone call with lead therapist
Dates: Every Monday
September 9th - November 4th
No session 10/14
Extra make up sessions:
11/18, 12/9, 12/16
fall sprouts
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Who is this group for? 1st and 2nd graders
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Meets at Glen Park in San Francisco
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10 week series
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Meets weekly on Tuesdays (3:45-5:15 pm) rain or shine!
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Group limited to 6 kids
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Starts on September 10th
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Cost: $1,297
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Includes ten 90-min sessions, weekly group debrief, individualized weekly videos sharing how your kiddo did that week, collaborative goal setting, 30 minute call at conclusion of group
Dates: Every Tuesday
September 10th-November 12th
Extra make up sessions:
11/19, 12/3, 12/10
Sprouts
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Who is this group for? 2nd and 3rd graders
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Meets at Glen Park in San Francisco
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10 week series
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Meets weekly on Thursdays (3:45-5:15 pm) rain or shine!
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Group limited to 6 kids
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Group starts on September 12th
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Cost: $1,297
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Includes ten 90-min sessions, weekly group debrief, individualized weekly videos sharing how your kiddo did that week, collaborative goal setting, 30 minute call at conclusion of group
Dates: Every Thursday
September 12th - November 21st
No group on 10/31
Extra make up sessions:
12/5 and 12/12
fall trekkers
About Bearfoot's Nature-Based Social Groups
Does your child have difficulty:
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Making or keeping friends?
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Regulating their emotions in a group setting?
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Reading social cues and perspective taking?
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Resolving conflict or disagreements with peers?
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Sharing space in a conversation?
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Advocating for their own needs and preferences in a group setting?
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Demonstrating important social emotional skills that help them authentically be in community with others?
Bearfoot OT's groups cover a variety of social emotional skills and practices their application through outdoor nature play with peers, using the natural environment to help enhance the experience and provide opportunities for creative, problem solving, sensory-rich fun!
All groups are led by a skilled pediatric occupational therapist that is trained to help children with the development of social skills, motor skills and sensory processing.
Groups are held outdoors in rain or shine!
If you are interested in registering for group, please read our GROUP BEHAVIOR APPROACH AND POLICY DOCUMENT to see if your kid is a match for the support Bearfoot offers.
For questions about registration, please email admin@bearfootoccupationaltherapy.com or call 415-322-0874