Child Therapy Outdoors: Nature-Based Child Centered Play Therapy
Join Bonnie Davey for an opportunity for Play Therapy Outdoors! Scroll to see if your child might be a fit!
Outdoor Child Therapy with Bonnie.
Research is continually highlighting the benefits of children’s contact with nature. Some of these benefits include:
Increased self-regulation
Improved academic performance with enhanced memory and attention
Positive social developmental interactions
Positive behavioral changes
Increase in cognitive and emotional mental health
Increased imagination and creativity.
Issues that can be supported with NBCCPT include ADHD, depression, anxiety, sensory processing differences, trauma, social/emotional support, adjustment difficulties, and dysregulation.
NBCCPT utilizes the same principles and methods as Child Centered Play Therapy; however, the therapeutic work is enhanced by the emotional, physical and mental benefits of being outdoors. NBCCPT uses some toys that invite interaction with nature, as well as utilizes the natural environment (trees, sticks, leaves, sand) to facilitate emotional expression.
Nature-based Child Centered Play Therapy (NBCCPT) is an innovative therapy approach that expands upon the traditional use of Child Centered Play Therapy.
“Nature Based Play Therapy offers the inherent benefits of interaction with nature while providing developmentally-appropriate therapy for children ages 4-10, and support for parents and families.”
— Bonnie Davey
Nature-Based Social Groups
If Nature-Based Therapy sounds like a fit, but you’re looking for a small social group for your child to engage in to work on social skills, emotional regulation, coordination, balance, and other occupational therapy goals, Thrive Outside’s supplemental OT groups might be a perfect fit. Thrive Outside is The Real Work’s sister company—same philosophy, but with a focus on nature-based groups for neurodivergent kids.
Current Openings
Flexible days & times!
Please contact us for Bonnie’s specific times she has available.
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