Hibuki Therapy Group Program

For children aged 9 to 10 years old and their parents
January 13 - March 10
Los Altos | 4966 W El Camino Real, #216, Los Altos, CA 94022
Registration: a waitlist for the January-February session
Overcoming fears and anxiety
up to 6
children per group
meetings
8 children’s and 3 parents' meetings
$925
for 8-week session
Group Objectives:
  • Increase children’s capacity for emotion regulation
  • Foster connections with others, as well as kindness, empathy, and compassion
  • Support children’s social-emotional development
Group Objectives:
  • Increase children’s capacity for emotion regulation
  • Foster connections with others, as well as kindness, empathy, and compassion
  • Support children’s social-emotional development
What is a group meeting like?
Hibuki Therapy involves a therapeutic plush toy dog with long paws designed for hugging. ​​This soothing companion helps children feel connected and supported as they navigate daily life. The group structure includes a combination of:
  • play therapy
  • creative arts
  • enjoyable relaxation techniques adapted for children.
What is a group meeting like?
Hibuki Therapy involves a therapeutic plush toy dog with long paws designed for hugging. ​​This soothing companion helps children feel connected and supported as they navigate daily life. The group structure includes a combination of:
  • play therapy
  • creative arts
  • enjoyable relaxation techniques adapted for children.
How are parents involved?
Parents will meet with the group facilitators three times: before the group starts, midway through the process, and at the end. During these meetings, the therapists will:

  • Ensure that parents understand the children’s group process
  • Provide guidance on how to support the new skills that children develop in the group at home
  • If the child receives their own Hibuki to bring home, teach parents how to support the child's interactions with the therapeutic toy dog to maximize its benefits
How are parents involved?
Parents will meet with the group facilitators three times: before the group starts, midway through the process, and at the end. During these meetings, the therapists will:

  • Ensure that parents understand the children’s group process
  • Provide guidance on how to support the new skills that children develop in the group at home
  • If the child receives their own Hibuki to bring home, teach parents how to support the child's interactions with the therapeutic toy dog to maximize its benefits
Schedule
In-person children meetings
8 weekly sessions, 1 hour 15 minutes each
Saturdays: 10:00 - 11:15 am
Session Dates: January 18 - March 8
Online Parenting Group Meetings
3 sessions, 1 hour each
Mondays: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Dates: January 13, February 10, March 10
Group Facilitator
AMFT, APCC
LMFT, Certified Hibuki Therapist
Pati is a dedicated professional with a warm and kind personality who easily engages children in activities that support their social-emotional development. She is a member of the Association for Play Therapy
With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, Svetlana creates fun and engaging group environments where every child feels welcomed, seen, and heard. She has led numerous groups focused on social-emotional development. As a certified Hibuki therapist, Svetlana helps children connect with their inner strengths and develop new, useful skills to take home.
Register here
Sign up for a waitlist for the January-February session. We will contact you for an initial consultation and registration
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About the Hibuki Therapy
Contacts
Our psychotherapy and counseling practice is conveniently located on the border of Los Altos and Mountain View in the San Francisco Bay Area, very close to Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Cupertino and San Jose.
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