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 january with registration open on
december 1st!
winter 2025 group options
winter 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 January 13th, 2025
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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
January 13th - March 17th
No session 1/20 or 2/17
Extra make up sessions:
3/24, 3/31, 4/7
winter 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 January 14th
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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
January 14th - March 18th
Extra make up sessions:
3/25, 4/1, 4/8
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 January 16th
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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
January 16th - March 20th
Extra make up sessions:
3/27, 4/3, 4/10
winter 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 in our group programming.
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For questions about registration, please email admin@bearfootoccupationaltherapy.com or call 415-322-0874