The Wave Water Wellness surf for therapy vison is to take people on a journey of self discovery through the challenges and fun of learning to surf and be in the water, many of the people who would benefit from this program are often the ones where an activity like this is out of the reach. With this project it now becomes achievable.
Our team work with people that life has not always been kind too, people struggling with depression, low self-esteem, mental health problems and financial hardship. Learning to catch your first wave an help conquer depression and low self-esteem, according to a project launched by the NHS.
In the North coast of Scotland we have some of the most amazing wave in the country all on our door step.
The project was started last year and has already seen amazing results such as, reduction's in medication, stress and anxiety. All resulting from time spent in the water as a group enjoying what the sea has to offer, with trained professionals keeping everyone safe.
The project also has a time of reflection after the sessions which help people talk through there achievements and how they feel.