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Release and Return: A Woman’s Mindfulness River Walk
Led by Diana Lapp, Inner Strength Counseling Services, LLC
Take a mindful pause in nature and reconnect with yourself on this two-hour guided river walk for women. Beginning with grounding breathwork and meditation, you’ll then embark on a silent, slow-paced hike to the river, noticing sights, sounds, and sensations along the trail. Using the ACT-based “Leaves on a Stream” metaphor (ACT-Acceptance Commitment Therapy), each participant will collect a fallen leaf to symbolically release worries, self-doubt, or recurring thoughts into the flowing water. Journaling prompts and optional group conversation will help integrate the experience and explore new ways of relating to thoughts and stress.
The walk concludes with a mindful return to the trailhead, giving you space to carry the calm and clarity back into daily life. Reconnect, reflect, and let go — your calm awaits by the river.
What to bring: Water, appropriate footwear, and an optional blanket or mat. Journals and pens will be provided.
Note: We move at the pace of the slowest hiker, so the walk’s end time may vary slightly.
COST: $25 per participant. $5 from each registration will be donated to New Jersey Audubon in support of their conservation efforts and stewardship of local wildlife habitats. By participating, attendees are not only investing in their own well-being but also contributing to the preservation of the natural spaces that make reflection, restoration, and connection possible. Nature offers us space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. Supporting New Jersey Audubon helps protect these sacred outdoor spaces so future generations can continue to gather, learn, and heal in nature.
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CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.
