A Spin on Traditional Talk Therapy
A Spin on Traditional Talk Therapy
“movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional and mental states”
— Carol Welch
Supported by science.
When we exercise, our brains produce "feel good" chemicals (maybe you have heard of endorphins, dopamine or serotonin). Physical movement is scientifically proven to make us feel better. And when we feel better, it's easier to engage in conversation about things that may not be going so well. We are also in a better space to learn strategies that will be helpful to our future selves.
Move your body,
Strengthen your mind ™
Supported by science.
When we exercise, our brains produce "feel good" chemicals (maybe you have heard of endorphins, dopamine or serotonin). Physical movement is scientifically proven to make us feel better. And when we feel better, it's easier to engage in conversation about things that may not be going so well. We are also in a better space to learn strategies that will be helpful to our future selves.
Move your body,
Strengthen your mind ™
How Exerpsych Came To Be...
With over seven years of experience as a school psychologist, most recently in a public middle school, I saw the growing impact social media was having on young people’s mental health. With platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok readily available at one's fingertips, kids are quick to
compare themselves to others, feel pressure to keep up with the latest
trends and simply feel left out of what they're seeing on the screen.
I have always personally gravitated towards exercise and physical activity as
a way to clear my mind. If I was feeling stressed about friendships or
relationships I’d go shoot hoops in my driveway. Feeling down on myself?
I’d go for a walk, light jog or hop on a bike.
When the 2020 pandemic hit, I was working in a local middle school as the
school's psychologist. When the school re-opened for in-person learning,
students came back in cohorts so there were fewer students in the
building at a time. This allowed for lots of flexibility in my counseling
sessions with students.
Instead of just sitting around the table in my office, we started to go for
walks around the building or into the gym to play a game while we talked.
This seemingly small shift was SO beneficial for students.
They reported feeling more comfortable in our meetings and even looked forward to this
part of their day. There was no going back.
Physical activity improves
our mental health.
These days, it is more important than ever to educate young people on
how their minds and bodies work together - to equip them with the tools
to take care of themselves in times of self-doubt.
-Sydni, Founder of Exerpsych™
How Exerpsych Came To Be...
With over seven years of experience as a school psychologist, most recently in a public middle school, I saw the growing impact social media was having on young people’s mental health. With platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok readily available at one's fingertips, kids are quick to
compare themselves to others, feel pressure to keep up with the latest
trends and simply feel left out of what they're seeing on the screen.
I have always personally gravitated towards exercise and physical activity as
a way to clear my mind. If I was feeling stressed about friendships or
relationships I’d go shoot hoops in my driveway. Feeling down on myself?
I’d go for a walk, light jog or hop on a bike.
When the 2020 pandemic hit, I was working in a local middle school as the
school's psychologist. When the school re-opened for in-person learning,
students came back in cohorts so there were fewer students in the
building at a time. This allowed for lots of flexibility in my counseling
sessions with students.
Instead of just sitting around the table in my office, we started to go for
walks around the building or into the gym to play a game while we talked.
This seemingly small shift was SO beneficial for students.
They reported feeling more comfortable in our meetings and even looked forward to this
part of their day. There was no going back.
Physical activity improves
our mental health.
These days, it is more important than ever to educate young people on
how their minds and bodies work together - to equip them with the tools
to take care of themselves in times of self-doubt.
-Sydni, Founder of Exerpsych™
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