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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.
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.
Exploring stress responses, body awareness, and introducing sensory ladders.
Building confidence through foundational
rope skills and safety awareness.
Understanding the comfort–stretch–panic model and learning how
to work within challenge zones.
Developing core climbing skills, movement, and technique on the wall.
Strengthening mindset: growth vs. fixed mindsets, automatic negative thoughts, and revisiting the comfort–stretch–panic framework.
Advancing climbing skills through technique work.
Practising gratitude, reflection, and authentic self-care to support resilience on and off
the wall.
Celebrating progress, reflecting on growth, and planning next steps in your climbing journey.
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.
Fully funded by Sport England Movement fund,
24 places on our eight-week programme.
Women's group: 2nd April - 21st May, Thursdays, 13:30 - 16:30
Women's group: 1st May - 19th June, Fridays, 10:30 - 13:30
Men's group: 5th June - 24th July. Fridays 2:30 - 5:30
Applications will open 6 weeks before the start date. If you or someone you know would benefit from this programme then please fill out our referral and we will get back to you.
We accept self-referrals and referrals from organisations
and health professionals.
+44 7847793989
riseandclimbkernow@gmail.com
