Trauma
Diving accidents and other traumas, include how trauma shapes learning.
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Removing mental blocks to diving with a new approach
Could you be holding onto a block … a feeling of something distressing, challenging or outright traumatic that seems to pop out of nowhere? Maybe you know that it is linked to an accident or other problematic diving experience, or… Continue reading
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Why seeking psychological services is not like calling the coastguard.
A metaphor about psychological support We can imagine that going through life is like sailing your own boat across the ocean. We all have different boats, some are faster, some slower. Some are power boats and others sail with the… 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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Social reactions to decompression illness
What can sociological and psychological sciences do for divers? Studies of diver behaviour can reveal important factors that contribute to risk of injury and how we react to incidents involving injury and/or fatalities and can potentially inform changes to procedures… Continue reading
