Wandering Together:
Outdoor Group Therapy
Wandering Together is an outdoor therapy group, facilitated by Maddy Kolker, PLPC, and Lauren McWhorter, PLPC. It involves walking meditations in nature, expressive eco arts, sensory awareness activities, and verbal group processing. We encourage any adult to reach out regarding accessibility needs.
Space to connect with yourself, others, and nature
Existentialist, Victor Frankl, posited that humans find meaning through opening their hearts to others, to the natural environment, and to themselves. We will practice all three of these together.
Walking induces bilateral stimulation, which helps to integrate our emotional and cognitive experiences. As a result, we gain a greater ability to process our thoughts and feelings. Walking, being in nature, and expanding our sensory awareness can also help to integrate our nervous system, which supports emotional regulation, mindfulness, trauma recovery, and more.
We will start each group with a short check in, engage in a nature-based walk and/or activity, and then sit together for a group conversation. Our sessions may include elements of art therapy inspired by the natural world, themes that come up during the activities, and support around the lives of group members. We will discuss in detail our commitment to confidentiality, especially when working together in a public outdoor space.
Let's Wander Together!
8 sessions in New Orleans City Park
September 11th - October 30th | Wednesdays 6 - 7:30pm
Limited to 8 participants
When weather is a barrier, the group will meet indoors at Crescent City Psychotherapy & Wellness.
In an effort to contribute to economic justice, this group is offered on a sliding scale inspired by formatting created by angel Kyodo williams for the Embodied Social Justice Certificate program.
See the pre-registration form for pricing and to sign up!