Nature-Based Occupational Therapy Groups
Give your child the chance to explore, grow and thrive — naturally. Outdoor therapy that explores, regulates, and empowers children, youths, and teens.
Where Therapy feels like Adventure
The Program
Nature offers an incredibly rich, regulating environment for children to safely explore and challenge their abilities. At Thrive OT, your child will be playing in the mud, balancing on logs, going on a scavenger hunt, and searching for slugs with peers, all while working toward their therapy goals.
Evidence shows nature improves many aspects of health and well-being and is intrinsically motivating for children. It's fun, effective, and something kids actually want to show up for.
A Joint Venture
The Nature-Based OT Group Sessions are brought to you by
Simple, supported every step
01 Reach out
Contact us and we'll schedule a brief phone call to discuss the program and confirm it's a good fit.
02 Initial assessment
A collaborative assessment and goal-setting session with your family before the group begins.
03 Weekly sessions
Small groups meet weekly for 1.5 hours with an OT and Rehab Assistant, outdoors in nature.
04 Stay in the loop
Weekly email updates keep you connected to your child's progress throughout the program.
Three groups running this fall
All groups run for 10 weeks, September to November. Pick the day that works for your family.
Pricing
10 weekly 1.5-hour outdoor therapy sessions with weekly group updates to families.
- ✓10 × 1.5-hour outdoor sessions
- ✓Small group — max 1:3 adult-to-child ratio
- ✓Led by a Registered OT + Rehab Assistant
- ✓Weekly progress updates emailed to families
- ✓Evidence-based, individually tailored activities
Completed before the program. Includes collaborative goal-setting with your family.
- ✓1:1 assessment prior to group start
- ✓Collaborative family goal-setting
Written progress report with recommendations. Useful for school or specialist referrals.
- ✓Goal-by-goal progress summary
- ✓Professional OT recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions
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Children, youth and teens who would benefit from support with peer relationships, emotional regulation, motor skills, anxiety, executive function, or sensory processing.
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Groups are small by design; minimum 1:3 adult-to-child ratio with one OT and one Rehab Assistant per session.
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Depending on your child's diagnosis, support needs, and funding eligibility, there may be several funding streams that can support participation in our nature-based occupational therapy groups. These may include Autism Funding, At Home Program benefits, extended health benefits, Indigenous funding programs, or other community-based supports.
If you're unsure whether funding may be available, please reach out—we would be happy to discuss your family's circumstances and explore potential options.
Creating equitable access to nature-based therapeutic experiences is an important part of our vision. We are actively pursuing partnerships, grants, and community funding opportunities to help make these programs accessible to more children and families over time.
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We dress for the weather; nature therapy happens rain or shine. Families receive guidance on what to wear and bring.
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Outdoors in nature. Two weeks before the first session, families receive detailed drop-off locations, session plans, and a packing list.
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No referral required. Reach out through this page and we'll arrange a brief call to discuss your child's needs.
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Yes, weekly email updates throughout the program. An optional written progress report is available at the end for $150.
Ready to give your child the gift of nature?
Spots are limited across all three groups this fall. Reach out and we'll be in touch to talk through whether the program is right for your child.