Individual Farm-Based Therapy
Cultivate Care Farms offers therapy services for individuals at our 1827 Farmhouse in Bolton, Massachusetts. Farm-Based Therapy involves a clinician who works alongside a client on our grounds. Some clients might spend more time outdoors, feeding the animals, cleaning a pen for the compost pile, or building a fire in the pit to make s’mores. Other clients might benefit from creating art of their favorite animals, harvesting vegetables to feed to the animals, or baking a treat for other clients in the Farmhouse kitchen. We currently serve youth, teens, and young adults.
We have sessions available for weekdays. We accept insurance and private pay. BCBS, Tufts, United Health Care, Optum, Carelon, and Evernorth are some of our carriers. We have a scholarship application for those in need of financial assistance.
Group Farm-Based Therapy
Therapeutic groups are a great way to get support and validation from mental health facilitators and same-aged peers. If you’re looking for a safe space to be yourself and connect with others, there are group options at the farm for most age groups.
Groups are drop-in, but if there is a waiting list, we cannot keep spots open for inconsistent attendance. Although some groups are more active on the farm than others, all group members are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and clothing appropriate for the weather; to come willing to get dirty.
Sustainability Group
Ages: 8-12
Schedule: Thursdays 4-5 p.m.
Group Leader: Rosie Cohen
Cost per session: $40
Sustainability is an ethic of care that supports the health and well-being of animals, land, and people. Through sustainability projects, members of this group will practice problem-solving skills and nurture healthy social connections within the farm community. In session, the group may participate in farm chores, gardening, repurposing and repair projects, art making with found objects, and other creative acts of service that support the farm community. In this process, group members will be encouraged to explore their personal values as they relate to the value of sustainability and cultivate a sense of belonging at the farm.
The group is limited to 6 members.
Teen Group
Ages: 14-18
Schedule: Thursdays 6-7 p.m.
Group Leaders: Jen Habeeb and Rosie Cohen
Cost per session: $40
Teen Group is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive group of individuals. The group discusses a wide range of topics including peer relationships, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem while spending time with animals or engaging in expressive arts activities.
The group is limited to 8 members and is now full. To join the waitlist, click on Get Started.
Tween Group
Ages: 11-13
Schedule: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. (starting October 1)
Group Leader: Al O’Connor
Cost per session: $40
Farm-Based Therapy group for LGBTQIA+(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) identifying adolescents aged 11-13. Participants will discuss: school/social challenges, navigating and understanding gender and sexual orientation, discussing their identity development, interests, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to identify their needs each week, support one another through their lived experiences and insights, and engage in embodied self-expression. Group activities may include spending time connecting with the animals, creating art, and exploring other preferred topics or interests of the group.
