Rise & Climb

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Rock climbing is a playground for emotional exploration and personal growth. We provide wellbeing sessions both indoors and outdoors to benefit children, young people and adults. Through building social connections and exploring comfort zones, we support people to manage anxiety and challenge self-limiting beliefs.

Climbing offers a diverse community,

and a sense of belonging in a supportive atmosphere. Friendship and

social connection play a key

role in enhancing overall health

and supporting mental wellbeing.

Rock climbing provides a controlled

space for exposure to stress and

fear. Through climbing in a safe

and supportive environment, people

learn to challenge self-limiting beliefs,

leading to a boost in their confidence.

In order to climb a route or boulder it is essential to be in complete focus and in the present. This mindset will transfer to other

areas of life fostering calm

and contentment.

Climbing is a full-body workout which enhances muscle strength, cardiovascular health and flexibility. Enjoying movement is physically and emotionally grounding. It releases ‘feel good hormones’ and improves the mind’s connection with the body.

We view the climbing wall as a playground for physical and emotional exploration. Working out how to climb a route, how to fall,

and how to laugh at failures are

all part of it.

Cornwall has a vibrant and varied landscape ranging from craggy cliffs and turquoise seas to lush areas of woodland. This is the perfect environment for adventure, play

and learning through climbing.

Climbing offers a diverse community, and a sense of belonging in a supportive atmosphere. Friendship and

social connection play a key

role in enhancing overall health

and supporting mental wellbeing.

Rock climbing provides a controlled

space for exposure to stress and

fear. Through climbing in a safe

and supportive environment, people

learn to challenge self-limiting beliefs, leading to a boost in their confidence.

In order to climb a route or boulder it is essential to be in complete focus and in the present. This mindset will transfer to other

areas of life fostering calm

and contentment.

We view the climbing wall as a playground for physical and emotional exploration. Working out how to climb a route, how to fall,

and how to laugh at failures are

all part of it.

Cornwall has a vibrant and varied landscape ranging from craggy cliffs and turquoise seas to lush areas of woodland. This is the perfect environment for adventure, play

and learning through climbing.

Foundations of
Wellbeing & Climbing

Why climbing can be a
useful tool for wellbeing
Understanding stress responses
Breathwork and psychological safety
Intro to climbing and physical safety
Climbing: apply breathwork

Mindfulness &
Thought Awareness

Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) and Active Mindfulness
Active Mindfulness in Climbing
Climbing: applying mindfulness
with climbing drills

Positive Thinking & Cognitive Reframing

Automatic Negative
Thoughts (ANTs) and
Positive Optimistic Thoughts
Techniques for challenging ANTs
Climbing.

Comfort Zone
Exploration (Part 1)

Introducing the
Comfort-stretch-panic model
Gently stretching comfort
zones with climbing
Climbing

Problem Solving
& Gratitude

Climbing to increase confidence
Decision making and enhancing problem solving skills
Post-climb gratitude journaling
Climbing

Comfort Zone
Exploration (Part 2)

Deepening work on the
comfort-stretch-panic model
Stretching comfort zones
with climbing
Climbing

Mindset
Development

Growth mindset vs Fixed mindset
Linking mindset to Automatic Negative Thoughts and
Comfort-stretch-panic
Using climbing to assess mindsent and as a tool to change mindset

Celebration & Continuation

Celebrating growth and progress
How to continue your
climbing journey
Certificate presentation
Climbing fun!

Each session is conducted with both psychological and physical safety in mind, ensuring that participants feel empowered and supported throughout their journey. The session structure for each week is: Psychoeducation for up to 30 mins, Climbing for 1.5 hours then Cool down and emotional check-in for 20 mins