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Service Update for 2026

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi everyone! We are writing with some more exciting changes here at The Real Work for 2026!

Part of our goal for the coming year is to increase social connection for our families, and help more kids and families build confidence with one another and in nature. We are pleased to share that in addition to continuing to provide therapy for kids, teens, and parents, Thrive Outside's Nature-Based groups will be merging with The Real Work!

Our team will be joined by 3 fabulous OTs AND continue working with our very own Dr. Emilee Hunter as a way to continue providing these nature-based social groups to kids in our community!

This past year has been tough on families in so many ways, so The Real Work will be making financial and schedule adjustments to these groups to make them more accessible in our current climate. This means lower-commitment groups, and lower costs where we can, so that your kids can join and get outside with us!

Learn more about our Nature-Based groups below, and as always, reply here if you're interested in getting your child enrolled in one!

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See you all outside! Also, please stayed tuned if you're looking to work with a therapist here! We will soon have more openings for kids and teens in the New Year, and are happy to support you!

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