On The Move: How Run Walk Talk Therapy Reshapes Mental Health An interview with Sepideh Saremi, LCSW

Curt and Katie interview Sepideh Saremi, LCSW, on her therapy model, Run Walk Talk. We look at the practicalities and clinical benefit of including movement (specifically running and walking) in therapy. We talk about the principles of movement as method, movement as modulator, and movement as metaphor.

Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!

In this podcast episode, we explore running in a therapy session

We invited Sepideh Saremi to talk about how she works as a therapist. She started running and walking with her clients in 2014 and is now teaching other therapists how to effectively bring these types of movement into therapy.

 How does it work to add running or other forms of movement to therapy?

·      Movement as method (nuts and bolts, practicalities)

·      Movement as modulator (addressing the nervous system)

·      Movement as metaphor

How can a therapist explain running or walk and talk therapy to a client?

·      The purpose of running or walking in therapy is not for the cardio benefits

·      Running and walking in therapy can help clients to connect to self and therapist

·      Run Walk Talk can also make therapy more accessible for some clients

What are the practicalities and benefits of running in a psychotherapy session?

·      Running at a conversation pace

·      Paying attention to the physical interaction

·      Creating an embodied experience

·      Assessing pace and self-care

·      Mindfulness and awareness

·      How to address confidentiality

·      Using the environment clinically

·      The benefits of being outside

·      The relational elements are important in this type of therapy

·      Handling liability when working with clients outside and movement

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