Walk & Talk Therapy
Walk & talk therapy, also known as eco therapy, is a form of therapy that takes place outdoors while walking, allowing clients to engage in conversation with their therapist in a more relaxed and natural setting. This approach can help reduce anxiety and enhance creativity, making it easier for individuals to open up about their thoughts and feelings. The movement involved can also promote physical well-being and the benefits that come with healthy physical activity.
Why Walk & Talk?
Walk & talk therapy has many benefits that make it stand out as a form of therapy. Walk and talk therapy can help you:
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Cope with stress and depression
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Improve your mood
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Reduce your tension and anxiety
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Improve self-esteem and feelings of well being
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Strengthen the mind-body connection
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Increase energy
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Improve sleep
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​Engages bilaterial stimulation
Walk & talk therapy also synergizes well with other aspects of nature that are associated with good mental health, such as physical activity, exposure to sunlight, and the healing effects of forest bathing.
What is Forest Bathing?
Forest bathing, also known as "Shinrin-yoku," is a Japanese practice that invites individuals to immerse themselves in nature. This mindful experience encourages participants to engage their senses, allowing the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. By spending time among trees and greenery, individuals can enhance their well-being, reduce stress, and cultivate a connection with the natural world.
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How is Forest Bathing Different from a Walk?
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The difference is mainly in intention and distance covered. Regular walks often have a geographical goal, such as getting to the top of a hill or mountain, or walking all the way around a lake. Quite often we can be so focused on getting to where we want to go that we fail to notice what is around us. On a Forest Bathing walk, the intention is to increase our awareness of our environment and increase our nature-connection - the goal is achieving a positive and beneficial state of mind and the experience of reduced stress and increased relaxation rather than reaching a destination or covering a particular distance. A good forest bathing session will engage all of your senses as you walk.
