Being outdoors in nature is known to enhance our wellbeing, so combining this with movement – i.e. manageable physical activity – which is also known to improve our physical and psychological wellbeing, provides a win-win situation.

Walking in the outdoors is known to have many psychological benefits. This includes improving mood, boosting positive emotions whilst lowering feelings of depression, improving how our brain functions so we find it is not as difficult to thinking through things (cognitive flexibility) and problem solving abilities improve. Another important change is that self-esteem increases too – so we feel better about ourselves.

Many people report that they enjoy not being confined to a space, that they enjoy being able to move and find it easier to connect with how they feel when they are moving around. It can also be a great opportunity to escape day-to-day routines and find a way to feel more connected to nature.

As well as 1:1 Walk & Talk therapy session, there can be benefits from having the experience in a group. And this is one of the half-day group sessions you can join.

 What to expect:

• Pre-group 30minute 1:1 online session to identify what you would like out of the experience and that the planned walk is suitable for you, in terms of capabilities and fitness – as we want you to enjoy your experience.
• Meet and greet at 9am, where we all get together and discuss the agenda for the walk, including planned breaks etc.
• Head out on our guided walk, which will include mindfulness and ‘meditation in nature’ lessons
• Get together at noon at the end of the walk to say good bye.

Signing up & the details:

• This will be a small group with a maximum of 6 people
• You will have 2 facilitators who are experienced therapists, with you guiding you throughout.
• Walk & Talk experience runs 9am to noon.
• You will need to being your own refreshments
• Session fee for the 3hours and the pre-group 30min online session: Total of £135

If you are interested in joining, simply drop us an email at secretry@safehaven.co.uk.

We hope to see you there!