Ocean Therapy
The course content is very comprehensive and quite challenging. I wish I lived by the sea so that I could implement more of the exercises with my clients. The challenge going forward is to adapt exercises so these can be used inland. The quiz questions at the end of every module are thought-provoking, and require engagement with and reflection on the study material. A 'mark allocation' for every question would be helpful in knowing how much detail is expected in responses. Answering the quiz questions will serve as additional preparation for the final exam. I have just finished working through Module 8 - my concerns are (1) my own fear of the ocean as shark attacks are very common along the South African coastline, and (2) clients who never learned to swim. Observing descent by watching films and YouTube videos would provide opportunities for inland clients to vicariously experience freediving, open water swimming, paddleboarding, sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Safer environments like tidal pools would be considered for clients who have an intense fear of being in the ocean. Adapted activities will also be necessary for differently-abled clients who would be at risk in the ocean.
