Walk talk therapy, an alternative option to traditional therapy.
Walk Talk Therapy is an alternative to traditional talk therapy. For those individuals who are interested to try a different approach to working through emotional and mental health struggles, this may be the right fit for you.
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Walk Talk Therapy
what is it?
Walk Talk Therapy is a mindfulness-based body oriented therapy. It allows clients to relax, stop ruminating, release physical tension, breathe deep and receive mind-body insight while processing experiences in an alternative way compared to traditional talk therapy.
how does it work?
Before beginning Walk Talk Therapy, you will meet with your therapist in-office or virtual for the initial assessment. There you will create a treatment plan and goals, while discussing the details of Walk Talk.
Typical session
During our initial session, we will pick a place to meet and walk. Walking side by side, we'll discuss what comes to mind for you that day in the context of your overall goals, just as if we were sitting inside an office. At times we might take a few moments to stand in silent reflection, deep breathe or sit in guided visualization.
The Benefits
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An Alternative
Walk Talk Therapy is an alternative to traditional talk therapy. It can be helpful to some clients as it allows them to relax, stop ruminating, release physical tension, breathe deep and receive mind-body insight while processing experiences in a different way. Walking side by side rather than sitting face to face enables some clients to feel more comfortable when sharing in the therapy process.
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Nature Benefits
“Exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and even upticks in empathy and cooperation,” according to the American Psychologist Association. Providing yourself space to mindfully walk outside or within nature can have a profound impact on the mind and body.
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Moving the body
Walking and moving your body can have positive effects on your mind and body. One qualitative study used interviews and different comparison parameters for the analysis of walking and mental health. This study documented that being physically active plays a major role in the improvement of the quality of life in patients with mental health struggles.