It was very informative. I liked the short theoretical introduction and the summary of different perspectives at the beginning of the modules, followed by a focus on practical exercises, instructions, and a description of the types, diversity, and variety of practices and media used, based on the objectives for the different groups of patients. This course provides a good base for further developing your own individual style of practice.
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Overall impression
A thoughtful, well structured program that blends somatic practice, reflective psychology, and ocean based regulation into a coherent framework. The course is strongest when it translates concepts into simple repeatable exercises. It is weaker where it makes medical adjacent claims without enough sourcing, boundaries, and safety scaffolding.
Strengths
Strong therapeutic logic and pacing
The course consistently emphasizes regulation first, then meaning making. It encourages gradual exposure, sensory grounding, and practical rituals that clients can sustain.
High quality content on grief and emotional holding
The grief focused material is mature and respectful. It supports presence, pacing, and non intrusion rather than forcing catharsis, which fits ocean work well.
Good integration and transfer to daily life
It does not keep the benefits locked to the shoreline. The course offers ways to anchor “Blue Mind” states through memory cues, micro rituals, and home based practice.
Practitioner focus
It reads like training for facilitators, not just inspiration. The reflections and prompts help you think clinically about what you are doing and why.
Weaknesses
Medical adjacent claims need tighter evidence framing
Some thalassotherapy and physiology related statements sound more certain than the evidence typically allows. Clearer sourcing, contraindications, and “not medical advice” boundaries would strengthen trust and safety.
Safety protocols should be more explicit and standardized
Because real ocean contact is involved, the course would benefit from clearer checklists and decision trees. Examples include cold exposure screening, panic responses, surf and rip current awareness, and referral guidance.
More plug and play facilitation tools would help beginners
The poetic tone is often beautiful, but sometimes reduces operational clarity. More session templates, timing guidance, sample scripts, and troubleshooting would make delivery easier.
Who it is best for
Coaches and practitioners who already value somatic methods, nature based regulation, and reflective facilitation, and who want a deeper conceptual foundation with usable practices.
Final verdict
A compelling and often excellent course with real therapeutic value. With stronger safety structure and clearer evidence framing for medical adjacent claims, it could move from very good to outstanding.
I tried to be very thorough when answering the questions at the end of the modules -- but it seems they didn't count for anything -- other than knowledge -- which was what I was seeking. It would have been great to see the course laid out in advance. Such as: There are 10 modules with 8 to 10 full-paragraph answers, followed by a 30-question multiple-choice final exam. By the time I finished module 10, I didn't have the energy for the final exam. Coming back to it was a nice feature. Yes, you did supply the answers to the module questions, but having them not be graded didn't seem right. Overall, I am very happy with the course and did my best throughout.
This was a great program. I learned helpful, supportive strategies in a self-paced class and learned how to be the best version of myself while coaching my clients.
I have learned so many fascinating ways to combine Art Therapy with Life Coaching. A wonderful course on helping others with healing, insights, and goal setting!
