Walk and Talk Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that incorporates walking while addressing therapeutic goals and topics. Some of the activities we might participate in include walking on sidewalks/bike paths or exploring public parks and open spaces. The focus of the experience is therapy, not exercise. While there is no universally established definition, Wilderness Therapy can be considered a nature-based therapeutic experience where health and healing are nurtured through the interaction of you and the more-than-human world.
As level I certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide (KMOG), I believe in the power of bringing the benefits of immersion in nature to the everyday experience.
Yes, even in urban environments, we can enter into our spaces and the surrounding world with the intention of finding and focusing on the nature that is present. While it may not be a forest or meet the criteria of “wilderness”, it can be a park, leaning on a tree, or a street corner of wilderness.
Walk and Talk therapy is an appropriate mode of therapy for allowing for:
WHAT TO EXPECT IN SESSIONS WITH EMDR THERAPY
- Flexibility with scheduling and location
- Movement to support emotional processing
- Experience outdoor mindful experiences
This is an alternative option for any client when the weather permits and the moment feels right. We can arrange to meet in a mutually agreed-upon location to go on a nature walk while engaging in traditional talk therapy work. We will discuss clothing, safety precautions, expectations, and any other modifications based on the clients’ needs.
This type of therapy is an opportunity to add the benefits of nature to the therapeutic process- using what wilderness has to offer we can engage our senses and simultaneously bring our body and mind state into the present moment in a visceral way while also providing safety cuing to help ease the system.
I also maintain an active CPR/First-Aid certification, along with a Wilderness First Aid certification.
