Walk and talk therapy with Kelly
What is Walk-and Talk Therapy?
Walk-and-Talk Therapy is an approach that combines the best of in-person therapy and nature therapy. Instead of sitting in an office, you will meet me in person at a beautiful park to walk and talk.
Benefits of Walk-and-Talk Therapy:
- Walking is a mood-improving activity. Studies have shown that being outdoors reduces stress, anxiety, and depression and helps regulate emotions and sleep. Moving the body can also help with insights into trauma.
- Being outdoors is therapeutic and stress-reducing.
- There may be opportunities to try breathing, meditation, mindfulness, social, and other in-person and real-time exercises.
- This is a great option to get away from your desk and get fresh air and exercise.
- Being outside creates a neutral, non-judgmental environment for healing. It also opens up the creative brain and allows for greater insight and awareness.
- It avoids the awkward format of feeling stared at by the therapist. Walk-and-talk therapy is done walking side by side in a park, on a nature trail, or along the beach.
Limitations of Walk-and-Talk Therapy:
- Mobility issues and concerns about tripping and falling or adverse weather conditions may prevent you from wanting to walk. Sessions can occur under a park shelter or sitting side by side on a bench.
- Limitations for privacy. We may come into contact with people we know. This will be discussed before the walk-and-talk session, and agree on how to handle this potential situation.
- Perceived informality of the interaction. This might feel more like a social interaction rather than a therapy session. However, it is a therapeutic activity. Despite the perceived informality of the session, the relationship between me and my clients continues to be entirely professional. This can sometimes feel confusing for clients and will be discussed before the session.