Walk and Talk Therapy
Walk and Talk Therapy
Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Burnt out?
Not a fan of traditional therapy that is face-to-face in an office or in front of a computer?
Do you feel the need to move or walk when you’re talking?
Try Walk and Talk Therapy
This type of therapy provides a unique therapeutic experience where you get your steps in, some fresh air and a renewed mindset. As we walk side-by-side there is no awkward eye contact to worry about. As you take each step, you will likely be able to begin to process your thoughts with more ease.
Nature is also a great setting to practice mindfulness techniques that will be applicable both during and outside of the sessions.
Exercise and nature both have their unique benefits to mental health. Combined they are that much more powerful to improve mental well-being. This combination is often referred to in research as Green Exercise.
Benefits of Walk and Talk Therapy
Benefits of Nature
Promotes stress recovery
Protects from future stresses
Improves concentration
Benefits of Exercise
Physical health benefits
Psychological health benefits
Benefits of Green Exercise
“…Green Exercise was coined to signify the synergistic health benefits derived from being active in green or natural places (Pretty et al., 2005)”
Source:
Barton, J., Bragg, R., Wood, C., & Pretty, J. (Eds.). (2016). Green Exercise: Linking Nature, Health and Well-being (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315750941
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
FAQs
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Walk and Talk Therapy combines traditional psychotherapy with the benefits of walking in nature. This is a unique holistic therapeutic experience.
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I have selected a few public parks with mostly flat and paved paths across the city of Ottawa. Instead of having our typical virtual session, we will be out in nature for our session.
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Depending on the severity of the weather. We may choose to proceed if it is safe to do so. If not, we will have a virtual session.
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Your own! You set the pace and decide when or if we take a break.
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Due to the nature (pun intended) that the session is taking place in a public setting, I cannot guarantee the same level of confidentiality as we have in our virtual setting. That being said, we will do our best to keep our distance from others and have a plan in case we run into someone you know.
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First, you will need to book a Walk and Talk - VIRTUAL Intake Session to go over the risk and benefits of this type of therapy. We will come up with a plan in case we run into someone you know. This initial virtual session is really to set you up for a smooth Walk and Talk Therapy experience.
If we both agree to proceed with Walk and Talk Therapy. I will let you know where we will be meeting (based off of your location). After that, you will be able to book your subsequent sessions online assuming we meet at the same place each time.