Cornwall Welcomes Sailing Therapy
August 31st, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
There are a number of activities that, when combined with quality mental health care, can lead to meaningful and even accelerated recovery from difficult emotional and behavioral concerns. Among them, as residents of Cornwall in the UK are finding out, sailing may comprise an especially effective therapeutic supplement. Recently, local charity Sea Sanctuary has begun offering therapy in conjunction with sailing lessons aboard its 43 foot yacht, an activity that can help clients get a bit of much-needed sunlight while learning a new skill (even earning special qualifications) and immersing in a relaxing yet exciting environment.
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5 comments so far
How clever! Such a simple, yet relaxing idea and way to aid therapy and counseling. I love how calm and free I feel when I’m sailing!
I think this is a brilliant idea. It also would help in keeping the client and therapist focussed and the mood would definitely be lighter than in a therapist’s office.
what’s next, “Let’s talk over a game of tennis?” No offence but most people find therapy expensive. Wont this push up the cost factor a little more?
This is yet another perfect example of how much getting outside and enjoying some nature and activity can have a positive impact on your life. No wonder so many people are depressed- they spend their days holed up in their homes with the shades drawn and never think to get out and see the light of day. I think that it is great that finally the writers here are extolling the virtues of activity as a good way to battle depression and I hope that there are more people who will begin to take this advice to heart. It really does make a difference!
A trip down to the sea is something anybody would enjoy. I was born in the hills but the sound, smell and the sight of the sea to me is the ultimate therapeutic tool.