Abstract
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many therapists and their clients found it uncomfortable being indoors with others for extended periods. As a result, some mental health counselors pivoted to having their sessions outdoors, referred to as “Walk and talk therapy”. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to understand adult clients’ (n = 7) lived experiences of walk and talk therapy. Two themes emerged: (a) the rhythm of walking and talking and (b) the disharmony of walking and talking. Each theme had corresponding subthemes. Implications for practice and recommendations for future research are discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 352-367 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Journal of Creativity in Mental Health |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2024 |
Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
Keywords
- counseling outdoors
- creativity in counseling
- nature-based counseling
- Walk and talk therapy
Disciplines
- Psychology
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