What is outdoor therapy?

Outdoor therapy, sometimes termed adventure therapy, is a unique approach that focuses on facilitating intentional, experiential-based activities to help meet your therapeutic goals.  A highly trained therapist will work with you throughout an activity and use therapy models including narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy. Outdoor therapy is best suited for individuals who value a "hands-on" approach.

What does outdoor therapy look like for me?

 Our outdoor therapy services are individualized to suit your needs.  Outdoor therapy activities can include: 

Office Based Sessions

• Our office is conveniently located on the Seine River Parkway near many walking trails for “walk and talk” sessions, reflections on nature, and mindfulness in natural environments. In this setting a combination of outdoor sessions and in-office sessions is often used.

• Experiential activities (e.g. games, art) in the park or office.

• Discussions around your relationship to nature and the environment.

• We can facilitate outdoor structured play sessions for families seeking to build bonding, connections, communication, and attachment using nearby play structures.

Urban Adventures

• Canoeing (on or off site)

• Snowshoeing (on or off site)

• Cross-country skiing (on or off site)

• Indoor wall climbing (off-site)

• Explore Winnipeg’s parks (off-site)

 Wilderness Adventures / Customized services

We can develop a urban or wilderness adventure that is specific to you, your group, or your organization! Please contact us for details.

• Camping at an established facility with activities (e.g. high/low ropes course, wall climbing, hiking).

• Canoe trips

• Hiking trips

• Cross-country skiing trips

• Snowshoeing trips

Group Therapy Programs

No current program offerings in 2024.