Ocean Therapy
The ocean is an environment enriched in sensory experiences where there are opportunities to:
- Move with Meaning
- Feel & Express with purpose & meaning
- Connect to Self, with Others & with Nature
Ocean Therapy is individualised to the child’s needs, supporting meaningful participation & development of functional skills across areas of:
- Mental
- Physical
- Emotional
- Social
Ocean Therapy provides a window of opportunity to develop foundational skills associated to challenges with social, emotional & behavhoiral responses (often as a result of trauma) including:
- Postural activation and stability
- Movement fluency around the body axis
- Shifts & Regulation of physiological states - breath & heart rate
- Security in self
- Resilience
- Sensory & Emotional integration
This integrative approach supports individuals overall health & wellness whilst diving deep into aiding an individuals nervous system, emotional connection & organisation of the body, mind & spirit. Guiding skills for life.
We offer one on one services & surf camp therapy groups. All services were designed & are carried out by our specialist trauma-responsive paediatric occupational therapists. All hold additional surf coaching & ocean safety training.
The surfing culture values being present in a single moment, sharing time & place with each other at one with nature. Our service integrates this value & supports an individual to break through their barriers to share the 'ALOHA' spirit.
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