Holistic Hiking Group Therapy
Our most multifaceted form of therapy combining movement, community, & connection.
Service Description
Holistic Hiking is a 2-part commitment: on one day, we participate in a prompted hiking journey (approximately 1.5 hours in length) that combines somatic, neurosomatic, and journalling reflection points, as well as a mini picnic at our "peak" that encourages community connection. On another day, we engage in part 2, which is a group therapy session (approximately 1.5 hours in length). We will meet at a local community space that will be booked by your therapist, who will guide the group through the reflections of the journaling prompts we completed during our hike, along with a variety of therapeutic practices that meet the needs of the group. Holistic Hiking therapy allows you to engage in all pillars of wellness (physical, mental, social, and spiritual) simultaneously, as opposed to only addressing mental wellness and hoping you will find time to engage meaningfully with the others on your own. This form of therapy is also the best bang for your buck; you receive 3 hours of therapeutic engagement spread over 2 days of the week, for the price of 1 traditional therapy session ($165). This style of therapy is applicable for all ages over 5+. Please ensure you are signing up for a group that is fitting for you. Holistic Hiking Schedule *Please note: You do not need to register separately for the Group Therapy Meetings. You will be automatically registered for the Group Therapy Meeting that corresponds to the Holistic Hiking Group you've joined. You will receive the exact locations of all meetings once your booking is confirmed & all applicable forms are completed & returned to your counsellor. **Note: Groups require a minimum of 2 participants to proceed, and have a capacity for up to 6 participants. Your therapist will be in contact to confirm if the group you signed up for is proceeding, if it is full, and with the required forms for participation. Saturday, 11 AM to 12:30 PM Hike - Coed/Mixed Adult Group (Group Therapy Meeting the following Tuesday, 6 PM to 7:30 PM) Port Coquitlam/Coquitlam Location Saturday, 2 PM to 3:30 PM Hike - Women Only Group (Group Therapy Meeting the following Wednesday, 7 PM to 8:30 PM) Port Coquitlam/Coquitlam Location Sunday, 11 AM to 12:30 PM Hike - Women Only Group (Group Therapy Meeting the following Thursday, 6 PM to 7:30 PM) North Vancouver Location Sunday, 2 PM - 3:30 PM Hike - Youth Ages 13 to 17 (Group Therapy Meeting the following Thursday, 4 PM to 5:30 PM) North Vancouver Location
Cancellation Policy
Please schedule and complete a 15-minute free consultation before booking a therapy meeting to see if the therapist and the modality of therapy are right for you. All provided forms must be completed and returned to your therapist before your first scheduled meeting. Please ask your therapist if you have any questions about the forms. You must have a clear understanding of the information provided in the forms. Zoom meetings and Walk & Talk meetings can be cancelled up to 3 hours before your meeting starts. If you cancel your session with less than 3 hours' notice, or if you do not show up to your session, you will lose your $50 deposit. Emergency cancellations will be evaluated by your therapist on a case-by-case basis. Holistic Hiking meetings can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the meeting starts. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice or do not show up, you will lose your $50 deposit. Emergency cancellations will be evaluated by your therapist on a case-by-case basis. Online therapy is not ideal for children under the age of 16. However, to make therapy as accessible as possible, we understand there may be scenarios that require exceptions. Please reach out to your therapist directly or book a consultation to discuss.