Counseling Process

While using rock climbing in the therapy process is a little different, therapy will still contain all the important aspects of conducting clinical therapy. You can expect to be informed about the counseling process, an initial evaluation, collaborative goal setting with the therapist, utilizing interventions and the therapy process to achieve goals, and an ongoing feedback process to make sure you feel like you're making progress toward your goals. As you begin conversations with the counselor, your counselor will talk about whether or not climbing is a good option for your specific goals. You can expect Rock Climbing sessions to include some time for stretching and warming up, checking in with any followup items from last session, introduction of a therapeutic skill, practice and implementation of skill, and time spent on climbing related goals.

Clinical Rock Climbing Therapy Logistics

All climbing therapy sessions are done at a local climbing gym near Cincinnati. Typical sessions last either approximately 50 or 80 minutes. Here's a few other helpful bullet points.

• You'll need to complete a liability waiver for the climbing gym. This can be done online.

• The climbing gym will provide all rental climbing equipment that's needed. If you have your own rock climbing gear, you're welcome to use it.

• A gym employee will give you a brief tour of the gym and inform you about the rules and important safety information related to climbing and bouldering.

• Your counselor will talk with you about efforts made to maintain confidentiality (and you can look at the FAQ's at the bottom of this page for more information).

For more information or to get started, contact Collin at collin@innertrekguides.com or at 513-201-5858.