Walk & Talk Therapy involves the client and counselor meeting at a pre-determined location to conduct their session while walking, rather than sitting in an office. This approach can help clients feel more relaxed and open up more freely, as the act of walking can reduce the intensity of direct eye contact and create a more comfortable environment for discussion.
Walk & Talk Therapy promotes physical activity and facilitates creative, deeper thinking when addressing challenging issues. This dynamic approach helps individuals feel as though they are making progress and moving forward, empowering them to tackle their challenges with greater strength and efficiency.
Benefits
Research consistently demonstrates that exercise can significantly reduce depression and anxiety while enhancing overall mood. An additional benefit of Walk & Talk Therapy is the potential for heightened creativity, self-awareness, emotional awareness, and other positive therapeutic outcomes during movement, as noted by Jennifer Lager, PsyD.