Walk & Talk

What happens when we take therapy outside the four walls of a room?

Just a few thoughts…..

Rhythmic exercise may have an impact on self-discovery.

Moving enables us to loosen the tensions that cause us to be ‘stuck’ in a set way of thinking.

Activity releases mood enhancing hormones that bring about deeper more creative thinking.

We may feel inhibited by the close confines of a room; being out in the open allows us to become less self-conscious.

Creative thinking, ‘outside the box’ is increased by being ‘outside the room’.

Changing the position in relationship to the therapist, walking parallel rather than sitting face-to-face, may make it easier to discuss difficult ideas.

When we are physically walking a new path we may open up new paths in our inner dialogue.

Movement literally and figuratively propels us forward; we are encouraged to make metaphorical progress.

The experience of freedom in the great outdoors may relinquish the social constraints that hinder revelations in a more traditional therapy setting.

When the therapist and client are walking together they will fall into step, the pattern of their breathing will align, the will match each other’s pace; becoming synchronised enriches empathy.

Sitting is passive, walking actively encourages taking responsibility for progress.

Walking together is a shared adventure in which both parties are equal.

We may reach a point at which we become lost in the process; walking and talking then becomes a meditative practice and allows deep access to our subconscious.

Walk & Talk with Rebecca