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Monthly magic from the real work A classic newsletter with a neuro-affirming twist created by The Real Work's therapy collective. Get to Know Us Hi everyone! Welcome to November's edition of our Monthly Magic. It's the time of year where many of us are feeling more insular, perhaps the darker days are getting to us, and stress of schedule changes and upcoming holiday expectations might be looming. For you this month we have: a couple "permission slips" for parents, a helpful guide, and some...

My name is Kimia Amirifar and I am a licensed professional counselor (#C7254) in the state of Oregon. I have over ten years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. I conduct therapy from a trauma-informed lens when working with child

Hi Everyone! You are receiving this email if you indicated wanting to stay on our Updates list to be the first to know as a provider here opens up spots on their caseload. Kimia Amirifar, LPC is now accepting new clients on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. We expect her to fill quickly, so please book a free call asap if you've been looking to support your child through Occupational Therapy Book a Free Consult with Kimia Learn More About How Therapy for Kids Helps Warmly, Rebekah PS feel...

Hi Everyone! You are receiving this email if you indicated wanting to stay on our Updates list to be the first to know as a provider here opens up spots on their caseload. Bonnie Davey, LPC, RPT is now accepting new clients for 3 spots: Wednesdays at 10:00, Wednesdays at 1:00, and Thursdays at 10:00. Bonnie provides Play Therapy and Nature-Based Play Therapy to kids ages 3-7. We expect her to fill quickly, so please book a free call asap if you've been looking for a Play Therapist! Book a...

Hi Everyone! You are receiving this email if you indicated wanting to stay on our Updates list to be the first to know as a provider here opens up spots on their caseload. Mary O'Connell, OTR/L is now accepting new clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. She will have up to 5 spots available. We expect her to fill quickly, so please book a free call asap if you've been looking to support your child through Occupational Therapy Book a Free Consult with Mary Learn More about how...

Hi Reader! I hope you're well! I wanted to reach out to let you know some exciting news! Our amazing Occupational Therapist, Mary, is accepting new clients! Please please send us families, as we love referrals from our trusted providers and find they are often great fits for the work we do here. Mary will have about 5 spots to offer, and she works with very little ones all the way up to teens! She is a steady, wise, playful, and kind presence, and our families are so lucky to work with her!...

Monthly magic from the real work! Your monthly dose of parenting ideas, real-life wins, and resources from The Real Work therapists. Get to Know Us Hello hello! Over here at The Real Work, we have been leaning into supporting each other, improving our playrooms, and making the most of new routines that the school year brings. We've been using our time to meet local schools and professionals and also to create extra resources for families, such as Gabi's handout Co-Regulation: Beyond the...

Therapy for Kids, teens, and parents in Beaverton, Oregon

Monthly magic from the real work! Your monthly dose of parenting ideas, real-life wins, and resources from The Real Work therapists. Get to Know Us Hello hello! August is that funny in-between: still summer, but the back-to-school countdown is real. Here’s what’s been helping us keep the joy (and our sanity). Name it to tame it (parent edition) 💬 Real Talk: The August Feels August can be a lot. I know I've cycled through quite a few emotions as a parent, and had to check in with my beliefs...

July 2025 Monthly Magic from The Real Work Real stories. New tools. Gentle support. ☀️ Feeling overwhelmed this summer? You're not alone. Highlights from this week for me as a mom include: My kid turning our camping cooler into his personal budget cold-plunge, helping me feel less guilty for not taking them to the river every day. #resourceful Someone reminding my kids that "your mom is not your butler." I had to laugh. Using my Play Therapy skills at home because kids at home= so much...

June 2025 Monthly Magic from The Real Work Real stories. New tools. Gentle support. ☀️ The Myth of the Easy Summer If it doesn’t feel relaxing at your house, you’re not doing it wrong. For many families, the shift into summer throws everything off: Bedtimes stretch later Schedules disappear Sensory systems go haywire And nobody knows what day it is It’s easy to think summer should be easier. But actually? The loss of rhythm, routine, and predictability can be really hard on kids’ nervous...

May 2025 Monthly Magic from The Real Work Real stories. New tools. Gentle support. 🧠 A Story from a Therapist May Might Mean Meltdowns... and Some Creative Coping If things feel a little extra right now—your kiddo’s having trouble getting to school, struggling with sleep, bouncing off the walls one minute and clinging to you the next—you’re not imagining it. May is a big month for little (and not-so-little) nervous systems. Here’s what might be stirring the pot: 🌸 Allergies – Their body’s...