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11/13/2025

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Learn from some of the best and most cutting edge child therapists practicing in a thriving collective in Portland Oregon!

11/06/2025

Does your child have a special interest? Do they perhaps want to connect with others around it in a low-pressure setting?
The Real Work is rolling out our series of special interest groups! The first series is below. Don't see your kiddo's interest yet? Head to our website and tell us what you'd like to enroll them in!
SCIENCE SERIES!
WINTER 2025 – SPRING 2026

NEXT GROUP GATHERING:

December 7 from 3-4 pm
SUB TOPIC: Outer space

Upcoming gatherings/subtopics:
January (date TBD): Animals and insects
February (date TBD): Dinosaurs
March (date TBD): Rocks, minerals, plants, nature
April (date TBD): Engineering and physics

Day/time of group:
Our special interest groups are hosted once/month. Generally, they will take place on Sunday afternoons from 3-4 pm.
Location:
In person at our office in downtown Beaverton!
Age range:

At this time, the group is open for neurodivergent kids ages 5-12.

Format of group:
There will be a facilitator present (Gabi) as well as 1-2 volunteers associated with the Real Work.
Group gatherings will be one hour in length.
There will be some materials provided related to the monthly topic, and your child is encouraged to bring their own items to show and tell too!
Parents and/or caregivers will be asked to stay present for the duration of the group.
Special interest topics:
Every 3-6 months we will offer a different “series” for our special interest groups (for example, science, video games, vehicles, etc.) Within each series, there will be a “subtopic” each gathering with the hope that kids with very niche special interests know where to find each other. However, your child is welcome to join any/all of the gatherings they would like to!
Other important information:
At this time, we are able to host 5 families per group meet up. We will cap registration after the first 5 families register.
Upon registering, you will pay a fee of $30 and sign a consent form. (Please email Gabi at gabi@realworkwellness.com if you would like to attend but finances are a barrier).
Upon registering for the group, you will receive more information from Gabi, the facilitator.
Please email any questions you have to Gabi at gabi@realworkwellness.com.

10/14/2025

Part of being a collective means our therapists contribute a lot of their own inspiration and items to our practice! Shoutout to Amber for bringing in some amazing books from her home to find a new home at The Real Work ❤️

10/09/2025

Yes we are “testing” these during Consultation Group it’s a very important job 😆

10/03/2025

✨ Meet Heather FD ✨ Play Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Heather brings 16 years of experience as a play therapist and clinical supervisor, working with children ages 2–14 and their families.

In therapy, Heather specializes in:
💛 Supporting children through grief, loss, and big life transitions
🌱 Helping parents break cycles of intergenerational trauma
🌟 Building lasting connections with neurodivergent kids
🤝 Guiding parents and children to discover the relational magic of play

In addition to her work with families, Heather also provides supervision, consultation, and training for play therapists! If you're a therapist, stay tuned here for training opportunities with Heather here at The Real Work in Beaverton!

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Heather’s wisdom, warmth, and playfulness to our team! 🌿

10/02/2025

WE HAVE OUR OWN STICKERS HOW CUTE IS THAT? now accepting ideas for other affirming stickers we should have on hand here at The Real Work! Comment your ideas!

09/01/2025

🌿 Therapy That Moves With You
Jenn works with parents and young adults, offering a unique style of therapy known as walk-and-talk. Instead of sitting across from a therapist in a small room, you can walk alongside Jenn outdoors — moving your body, breathing fresh air, and letting the natural rhythm of walking help your thoughts and feelings flow.

🚶 Why Walk-and-Talk?
For many people, movement and nature make it easier to open up. Walking side-by-side can feel less intimidating than being face-to-face in an office. The grounding presence of trees, sky, and open space often helps clients feel calmer, more connected, and ready to explore what’s really going on.

💡 What Jenn Offers
Whether you’re a parent navigating stress and burnout, or a young adult figuring out life’s transitions, Jenn provides a supportive space that feels less “stuffy” and more natural. Her approach is about meeting you where you are — literally — and helping you find healing and clarity through both conversation and movement.

📍 Book with Jenn in Beaverton
Jenn sees clients outdoors in Beaverton for walk-and-talk sessions and also offers in-office therapy for those who prefer a traditional setting

08/27/2025

✨ Parenting a child on the spectrum can feel joyful, overwhelming, isolating, and everything in between. ✨

You don’t have to do it alone. 💛

Join our Autism Parent Support Group, led by licensed therapist Amber Kanallakan, LMFT. This is a safe space to connect with other parents, share experiences, access helpful resources, and feel supported by a community that gets it.

📅 2nd Monday of each month (starting Aug. 11)
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 The Real Work | Downtown Beaverton
💵 $30 per meet-up

📧 Email amber@realworkwellness.com for more info.

08/20/2025

Our Sandtray therapy room got a makeover thanks to the talent and contributions from Play Therapist Bonnie Davey!! Bonnie went out of her way to create these amazing bins for sorting our miniatures, and we love it! 😍 can’t wait to see more tweens and teens in this room at our 4775 SW Watson address 😻

07/28/2025

Happy Monday from our little therapy yard! We are landscaping it ourselves, so it’s a work in progress but isn’t it sweet so far? 🎶