Dirt Group

Tangible results of DIRT GROUP

Growing stronger kids together

DIRT GROUP gives participating youth an opportunity to experience social inclusion by being part of a safe, cohesive, structured group. Students feel pride and ownership in their collective efforts growing food together as they learn, practice, and master important life and social skills and make a difference in their communities by donating food they have grown to local food shelves and other such community organizations.

Increasing social competencies
Experiencing social inclusion
Increasing self-esteem through accomplishment
Learning to make a difference

Symbolic Interactionism, Experiential Learning, Social Learning, and Strength

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Dirt Group for Healthcare Professionals

DIRT GROUP is a trauma-informed children’s mental health application based in social and emotional learning in the context of a gardening and farming project. Building capacities into competencies by increasing social and emotional intelligence of participants by integrating four major theories in applied group work with youth. This experiential skills training group increases participants social Read more about Dirt Group for Healthcare Professionals[…]

Dirt Group for Guardians

Do you have a kid who is having a rough time of things? A kid who has a penchant for trouble, who is in a vulnerable position, a kid who needs guidance toward a better direction? DIRT GROUP is there for kids who need a better way to get engaged with life. We reach kids Read more about Dirt Group for Guardians[…]

Dirt Group for Educators

“A century ago, John Dewey proposed educating children through a curriculum rich in real-life problem-solving experiences. While many traditional schools have been slow to adopt such methods, experiential learning is making a significant impact in alternative education, youth development, and treatment settings. Challenge and adventure activities create powerful learning environments which fully engage youth and Read more about Dirt Group for Educators[…]

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What is DIRT GROUP?

DIRT GROUP is a children’s mental health application based in social and emotional learning in the context of a gardening and farming project. DIRT GROUP is an experiential social skills training group for youth that experience significant challenges in social functioning as a direct result of a mental health disorder. DIRT GROUP teaches important life Read more about What is DIRT GROUP?[…]

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