Helping Young Minds
The action of writing down, carrying and releasing worries has proven to be a great help to all that take on the adventure
We have built the idea of the worry walks around breaking down the barrier of being open and honest about mental health. The concept covers many different proven coping and understanding tools for doing just this.
By sharing the causes and burdens of stress we feel that all ages can come to terms with their understanding of mindfulness, realise the importance of being supportive and grow empathy for others through it.
The Process
Organise a Walk
Write out worries
Put them in a box
Take them along
Let them go
Charities that would love your support
What we do
Come to you and explain the process (within 75 miles)
Supply a tool kit with all you'll need
What you do
Decide your route
Guide your walk
Get in touch and make it happen
News
BBC Report
Worry walk was recently picked up by BBC news who gave a report on one of our early walks. This was a long walk for Charity from the border of Devon across some of the most difficult terrain on the South West Coast Path
Finn Greenall
Finn Greenall of Fink talks about Worry Walk and why it touched his heart. We are honoured and proud to have Finn help promote worry walk. It has inspired some of our young people who have been involved
Rough Tor
October 2020 It seems so long ago know that we undertook this challenge, raising awareness of mental wellbeing, raising awareness of natures healing and raising money for young people in Bude
Look at the terrain and distance first. For each walk we have undertaken we have made a reconnaissance visit. Walk the route you believe you will take and check for risks, areas of concern and get a general feel for how gruelling it could be for them whilst carrying a 7kg box. Time your walk then multiply that by 2 for an idea of the actual walk period.
Jazz the box up as much as you like, let them make it theirs. Use the decals provided and other stickers you might have, local business support, charity marketing. We used duct tape to make letters up on the side of our box.
You are there. It’s going to happen! Everything is in place. Now it’s up to them to make it happen.
These are the poignant parts of the journey, a good time to break and chat.