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2024 Review
“Getting into the sea on days when the temperature hovered around zero was an act of defiance against our own woes. By doing a resilient thing, we felt more resilient. That circular process of being resilient and feeling resilient kept… Continue reading
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Under Pressure
Gareth Lock (2019) In diving, human theory is as important as decompression theory. Behaviour is contextual: what we do always depends on multiple, complex factors. Yet, we invariably attempt to understand a person’s actions by reducing them to the simplest… Continue reading
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Psychological and Behavioural Aspects of Diving
Baruch Nevo & Stephen Breitstein (1999) This comprehensive book covers a broad range of topics related to the psychology of scuba diving and provides some useful reviews of the literature. It is relatively old, but helpful as an overview of… Continue reading
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Stress and Performance in Diving
Arthur J Bachrach & Glen H Egstrom (1987) The book starts by defining stress and the importance of the impact of stress on performance in diving. The authors make the distinction between stress relating to a threat that can… Continue reading
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Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do
Wallace J. Nichols (2014) A wonderful book describing our relationship with water, in all it’s forms and the effect this has on our (blue) minds. A relaxing read, yet grounded in solid research in science and the arts. Neuroscience is… Continue reading
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Psychological First Aid For Scuba Divers
First Aid for Scuba Divers If your buddy was injured on a dive, what would you do? Probably help them as best you can and call for help! You may have done some training in first aid for scuba divers… Continue reading
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Diving With Claustrophobia
Scuba diving immerses you in a vibrant, underwater realm filled with breathtaking beauty. Yet, for some, diving stirs a different feeling: the intense discomfort of claustrophobia. Diving with claustrophobia brings valid questions, as well as raising areas where lack of… Continue reading
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Working through Negative Core Beliefs in Scuba Diving
How Negative Core Beliefs In Scuba Diving Limit As a scuba diver, have you ever feared that you are inadequate? Incapable of learning important skills? Divers may feel that they are not skilled enough or lack the necessary experience to… Continue reading
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Why Is Clearing a Scuba Mask So Difficult? Uncover the Challenges and Solutions
Understanding Why Water Enters Your Scuba Mask One of the primary reasons water enters a scuba mask is due to improper fit. A mask that doesn’t form a proper seal against your face will allow water to seep in. This… Continue reading
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Dive Bar Psychology: new video and playlist
With a view to sharing diving psychology, I’ve been creating a series of mini-talks, under 3 minutes, that fit on the back of a beer mat/drinks coaster. The third one has just been released, so I’ve also made this into… Continue reading