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Late plan for 2025
The word for this year is: “adaptive”. I provide a lot of Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Re-Processing (EMDR). It is helpful in recovering from diving-related trauma (diving injury, boat incidents, drowning etc.) and addressing blocks to skill performance. The theory underneath… Continue reading
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Fit Enough to Dive: New logo, why it had to change and surface stuff!
There was always a problem with the Fit To Dive logo. When I set up the company in December 2020, I did it quickly. The idea had been in my mind for a long time: scuba divers want to be… 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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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
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What is the plan for 2024?
Nothing new! Nothing new is the simple plan for Fit To Dive in 2024. If you have read reflections on 2023, you’ll know that there are lots of ideas still to be shared. As well as plenty of options for learning… Continue reading
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2023 Reflections on “experience”
It is December, and time to look back over the previous year. This is a post I write every year to check what I’ve done against the intentions set for Fit To Dive. I would forgive you for thinking there… Continue reading
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I’m concerned I could run out of air scuba diving, should I get a spare supply?
This is a common question I hear from people who have experienced a distressing problem while diving and from (usually novice) divers who are anxious about how long their air will last. It can also be connected to concerns about… Continue reading
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Scuba diving PTSD: how common is it, why does it matter and what may be done?
Experiencing some lingering distress , mental or emotional issues after a traumatic experience is relatively common. Mostly, the person heals and the problem resolves naturally. However, for a proportion of people this reaction may develop into psychological stress injury or… Continue reading
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