Therapeutic applications of scuba diving
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Reflecting on the Talk about Trauma and Stress in Diving
Earlier this month, I gave a talk at the first Human Factors in Diving Conference. It was a complex topic, and I attempted to weave a lot into the talk. I am picking up a few loose threads with blogs… Continue reading
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What can psychology do for divers?
Like any extreme environment, being underwater has a profound effect on how we behave and think. Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour, often described as both an art and a science, it provides insights into why we… Continue reading
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Diving to heal
As a psychologist I understand post-traumatic stress as something that affects the body and mind; the mental, emotional and physical all wrapped up together. An analogy I often use to explain this when I work with people experiences the after… Continue reading
