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  • Walk and Talk Therapy: Nature’s Healing Power

    For as long as there have been human beings on this planet, there have been people who took a walk when they were feeling a strong negative emotion. There is just something so beneficial about walking. It seems to calm us down and clear our heads so we can think from a calm and logical state instead of an emotional one.

    So it makes complete sense that some people would be drawn to walk-and-talk therapy.

    What is Walk and Talk Therapy Exactly?

    Walk-and-talk therapy is a type of outdoor therapy and it is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of sitting in an office environment with your therapist, the two of you get out into the great outdoors and have your session during a walk along the beach.

    Why Try It?

    There are a variety of reasons to give this form of talk therapy a try. To start, it can be hard for some people to process their emotions while sitting still. Our bodies seemed to be designed to move while processing emotions. 

    Second, many people find the traditional talk therapy format awkward. Sitting in a tiny space with your therapist staring at you as you try and open up and bare your heart and soul is not an easy thing to do. But walking side by side while looking at the water helps make someone feel calm and open. There’s no doubt the beach can be very healing, which makes it the perfect space for therapy.

    What Can Walk and Talk Therapy Help With?

    Walk-and-talk therapy can be very effective at treating numerous mental health issues such as:

    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Self-Esteem Issues
    • Life Transitions
    • Stress
    • Anger
    • Bereavement

    Is Walk and Talk Therapy Right for Me?

    If you enjoy being at the beach and are interested in a holistic approach to mental health, then walk-and-talk therapy may be a great fit for you. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety or are having a hard time processing your emotions and are interested in giving this form of therapy a try, please get in touch with our office. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

    SOURCES:

    https://welldoing.org/article/what-is-walk-and-talk-therapy

    https://www.choosingtherapy.com/walk-and-talk-therapy/

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/walk-and-talk-therapy-new-york-ny/52552