What is "Fish Therapy?"
What is "Fish Therapy?"
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Not psychotherapy, not a traditional fishing guide...
Just old fashioned fishing and chatting, with a co-angler who happens to be a therapist.
As a licensed therapist, I have a knack for helping people:
think through situations
articulate and describe their thoughts clearly
and make the best decisions possible
All of this can be done from a couch, with formal paperwork and diagnoses...
Or ....
it could be done more casually, on the water, between catches.
Legal Notice: ReelTalk is NOT psychotherapy-- it is a wellness-oriented fishing experience.
What kinds of things will we talk about?
What kinds of things will we talk about?
That's mostly up to you! But here are some of the major topics that I would put on the menu:
Fishing, fishing gear, fishing stories, fish facts
Challenges at work, and new ways to approach them
Life, death, grief, and existence
The weather
God/Spirituality/Relgion
Relationships in your life and how they are or are not working, and new ways to approach them
The nature of the universe
Making the most of your life-- identifying your values as a guide to a life well-lived
Frameworks for better understanding yourself and other people
What Does it Cost?
What Does it Cost?
Pricing will vary depending on several factors including:
Location, how far I need to travel, if necessary
Whether we will be fishing from watercraft or from the bank
Gear requirements, permitting, boat launch fees (if applicable)
My base rate is $50 per hour. Conatact me and we discuss the details of your preferences to generate a quote.
I recommend booking at least 2 hours of time, as finding a spot where the fish are can take a bit of time, and fishing under time pressure is no fun.
Recall that 1 hour of time with a licensed therapist typically costs well upwards of $100 per hour, and you rarely catch any fish.
What gear/experience is required?
What gear/experience is required?
I will happily work with anglers of all experience levels-- including zero. Fishing is an amazing way to relax and genuinely enjoy time outdoors. I will provide all the necessary equipment to fish successfully.
For those with more experience, you're welcome to bring your preferred rods, reels, and lures. You may even teach me a thing or two!
Where will we fish?
Where will we fish?
In the Ann Arbor area, Gallup Park is generally the best spot for fishing given that it is large, free, and has multiple great spots to fish.
If you have a preferred body of water, let me know. I may be able to travel to you.
Can I Eat the Fish I Catch?
Can I Eat the Fish I Catch?
With a valid DNR fishing license (generally around $15) you are legally entitled to keep fish over the legal minimum size for that species.
That said, due to Michigan's history of industrial innovation, many of our waterways contain harmful pollutants such as PFAS and heavy metals like mercury.
Specific waters like Ford Lake and the Huron River have Do Not Eat advisories for all species.
The DNR publishes safe eating guidelines for the fish in Michigan's waterways, which can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/topics/eatsafefish/guides
I encourage you to consult these reports and consider the data as you make the personal decision to harvest fish.
I typically practice and promote catch and release fishing as it is the least disruptive to the ecosystem.
If you definitely want to harvest fish, let me know ahead of time so we can prepare the proper equipment. Again, you can only keep fish above the minimum size for that species.
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