When the psyche sets limits, why not physically overcome those limits? Therapeutic climbing means playfully expanding them. This book demonstrates how climbing can make psychotherapy more varied and effective as a therapeutic adjunct. The author, an enthusiastic climber himself, provides a practical guide for the structure and implementation of therapeutic climbing sessions. He clearly explains, supported by scientific studies, how therapeutic climbing aids people with mental illnesses and why they can benefit from it. A book for anyone looking to professionally integrate climbing into the treatment of mentally ill individuals.