I have been reading some articles on how too much screen time may be adversely effecting the healthy balance of our lives. And I got to wondering how this discourse connects with my experiences of working with people in the bush.

I am very reticent to turn on a mobile phone, or any other screen device, when I have specifically entered our bush lands with the intention of maximising the benefit of being there.

Why?  Am I some sort of technology hater? A green fundamentalist perhaps?

No. I like technology, and I am a bit green, and other colours as well.

I am simply not wanting any technology to interfere with the purity of the interaction with the natural state of this type of land. So I go there with the bare minimum of accessories. I do not take an extra anything with me. Maybe a coat, a water bottle, a small first aid kit, and my mobile phone turned off in a ziplock bag to keep it dry (in case of an emergency).

What happens when we do this?

Well, good question.

Give it a go, see what happens for you.

If you like let me know how it went in LEAVE A COMMENT.

Link to ABC article touching on this: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-16/camping-for-mental-health/10238198

Counsellor Hobart Tasmania. Counselling Hobart Tasmania. Psychotherapist Hobart Tasmania. Psychotherapy Hobart Tasmania. Therapist Hobart Tasmania. Counselling outdoors. Bush adventure therapy. Somatic psychotherapy. Psychology. Life skills. Coaching. Walk and talk. Psychodynamic. Mindfulness.

To talk about counselling/therapy options, and to make an appointment, please call me.

Nick Hall – 0459413198 – 9am to 5pm – Monday to Wednesday.

Hobart, Tasmania.

 

 

How does walk and talk adventure therapy work?

My sessions are 1 to 1 .5 hours. We find a mutually agreeable spot that suits your walking pace and ability in a safe outdoor space (around Hobart). We walk and we talk about what it is you would like to explore about yourself and how your life is at the moment. Being outdoors allows for helpful interaction with nature and what is going on around us to add to this therapeutic experience. It can be stimulating, and freeing. Not a distraction from issues, but an appreciation of how what’s happening for you fits into a bigger picture, as well as your internal world.

What if the weather is bad?

Going out in the weather can be part of this process. It’s up to both of us to decide together if the weather is ok. If it’s not ok for the day I have sheltered options or we can reschedule.

Adventure therapy??? All we are doing is walking?

Walking for some is a little adventure, and for some, walking in a natural environment is a big adventure. We can also choose our adventure. I offer canoe paddle, and cycle path sessions as well. Mix it up if you like.

Unexpected helpful adventures can also happen whilst we are in a dynamic outdoor environment. Interactions with nature and what is happening around us value adds to your therapeutic experience.

How safe is it?

My first priority is to establish and maintain a space that is physically and emotionally safe. The locations I use have been risk assessed by me, and I use real time risk/benefit assessment whenever I am working with you. I look for locations that have helpful, gentle nature interactions, with low to moderate people usage to maximise emotional safety.

Counsellor Hobart Tasmania. Counselling Hobart Tasmania.  Psychotherapist Hobart Tasmania. Psychotherapy Hobart Tasmania. Therapist Hobart Tasmania. Counselling outdoors.  Bush adventure therapy. Somatic psychotherapy. Psychology. Life skills. Coaching. Walk and talk. Psychodynamic. Mindfulness.

To talk about counselling/therapy options, and to make an appointment, please call me.

Nick Hall – 0459413198 – 9am to 5pm – Monday to Wednesday.

Hobart, Tasmania.

 

Would you like to stop worrying?

If you find yourself worrying ask yourself:

Is this any of my business?

Does this matter right now?

If it’s important, what can I do?

 

Not worrying, peace of mind, is your birthright.

Like any birthright, you may need to claim it for yourself, and practice the skills that go with it, and stick with these skills through thick and thin.

 

Nick Hall Adventure Therapy

Counselling in Hobart

Contact Nick on 0459 413 198 for an appointment

Counsellor Hobart Tasmania. Counselling Hobart Tasmania.  Psychotherapist Hobart Tasmania. Psychotherapy Hobart Tasmania. Therapist Hobart Tasmania. Counselling outdoors.  Bush adventure therapy. Somatic psychotherapy. Psychology. Life skills. Coaching. Walk and talk. Psychodynamic. Mindfulness.

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