Talk Therapy

We are a generation of busyness and this is a trend that does not seem to be diminishing anytime soon. In a day and age where we work so feverishly to balance work and life demands, dealing with emotional issues often gets put on the back burner. We often don't' take the time needed to care for one of the must crucial aspects of our health, our mental health. What if there was a way to not only care for our emotional well-being but care for our physical self as well? Introducing Walk and talk therapy.

Walk and Talk Therapy is so much more than the name initially indicates. The benefits of this type of therapy are many. Our bodies naturally produce the stress hormone cortisol. Research has shown that walking when exposed to some form of nature, …show more content…
Many feel uneasy about the prospect of someone staring into their eyes. They fear judgement or being scrutinised. It can feel like confrontation and make it difficult to speak honestly and openly about their struggle. Making direct eye contact with someone can feel like a painstaking, physical task that overshadows what they are trying to get out of their heads and into words. In times of overwhelming tension or conflict, many people are told to "walk it off". This is suggested because people know that taking a walk to cool off offers benefits to working out difficult situations.

The mind-body connection is real and not simply a cliche. Scientists have long linked many physical diseases to emotional health. Since there is so much documented research and evidence proving a strong correlation between physical and mental health, why not employ a tactic like walk and talk therapy that utilizes two known benefits to your overall well-being? We've already discussed multiple benefits of walking, let's look at some of the ways talking contributes to positive mental health. Talk therapy has been shown to help people experiencing any of the following cope and