Nature group therapy
for pre-teens and teens
seasonal In Santa barbara, CA
Nature Group Therapy Summer camp 2025
Enrollment open now
Wednesdays, 9-11:30am
Weekly therapy group for pre-teens that meets in nature for 6 weeks.
For pre-teens who may find traditional summer camps difficult for whatever reason, and could use a small group experience to improve mental wellbeing. Great for pre-teens who have anxiety, depression, or are neurodivergent.
This group is an opportunity for your child to learn and practice stress management, effective communication/social skills, and build confidence and agency in a supportive environment.
Through hiking, exploration, mindfulness, creative projects, and guest visitors, your pre-teen will gain a deeper understanding and connection in their relationship with our natural world.
Please see FAQs below or contact me to learn more about this offering.
FAQs
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We meet at the same spot weekly, with some exceptions to have “field trips”. Location is shared upon sign-up.
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It is absolutely ok if your pre-teen cannot attend the full 8 weeks. I understand that Summer schedules can be busy with summer camps and vacation travels, and will accommodate as best I can while maintaining the integrity of the group.
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Please reach out if there are any financial limitations that would prevent your pre-teen from being able to attend.
Payment options always include making one payment in full, or making payments weekly. Sliding scale available upon request, with one space available in every group for a scholarship.
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Groups range from 3-4 participants.
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In our Winter and Spring groups, we had visits with bees, baby goats, horses, and Doug from Channel Islands Restoration.
Doug is in charge of the restoration projects for Channel Islands Restoration and has led the group through plant identification and land tending. We plan for continued projects over the seasons, such as seed collecting, weed pulling, and tree planting to measure the groups tangible growth and to give back to the land that supports our healing. https://cirweb.org/habitat-restoration
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center is open for our groups to visit and spend time with their horses. We get the opportunity to experience in real time emotional attunement and presence, improving embodiment and confidence. https://www.heartsriding.org
Melissa brought her bees in a demo frame she calls “Bee TV”, where participants can watch and interact with every sense (thanks to Melissa bringing some delicious honey!). To learn more about Melissa and her bees: https://melissasbees.org
The baby goats are my neighbor’s Sespe Miller, from Sisquoc Goat Packers. They are focused on Rematriation and land stewardship.
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As it will be summer, participants will need to be prepared for the heat. They will need to bring sun protection, such as sunscreen or a hat, as well as enough water and some snacks to help prevent heat related illness.
nATURE GROUP THERAPY
summer CAMP FOR GIRLS 2025
ENROLLMENT OPEN NOW
Thursdays, 9-11:30am
Weekly therapy group for pre-teens that meet in nature for 6-weeks.
An opportunity for pre-teen girls to build a sense of camadarie with one another and nature. Prepare your pre-teen for puberty and the changes ahead. Education on the female nervous system will explore how our social nervous system operates and how we can support ourselves and one another through out our many cycles of life. Improve social skills, increase distress tolerance, build confidence, and experience the benefits of being in a reciprocal relationship with the world around us.
This group is created collaboratively, meaning your child gets a chance to tailor the group to their needs. There will be opportunities to work with our community in volunteering with Channel Islands Restoration, learn about bees from local bee keepers, spend time with four legged friends, or opt out of visitors.
See FAQs above or contact me to learn more
Nature Group Therapy for teens
Summer 2025
Co-fascilitated by Kai Krupa, APCC
An opportunity for teens to heal together
What is co-regulation? Co-regulation is a process that begins at the beginning of our lives and continues until we die. It is how we regulate our emotions in a social environment and is key to social wellbeing. When we are in a group, we naturally are co-regulating our nervous systems. This can provide a healing experience of safety and belonging our nervous system needs for us to thrive. When we are able to show up authentically in community, we work like a mycelium network of care. Practice the power of presence, pausing, and play that nature group therapy provides, in a gentle inclusive container.
Fall 2025
Nature Group Therapy
Pre-Teens (10-12)
Teens (13+)
After school
*-schedule getting created now, those first to enroll help determine the time and day we meet