Inspire (auckland)
Adventure Therapy day programme for adults
Come on an adventure with us!
Inspire is a day programme (one day a week for 6-8 weeks) and it is open to any adults (18+ years old) who are finding life hard at the moment.
Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or depression, maybe feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, maybe struggling with anger or other negative emotions, maybe wanting to improve the relationships in your life.
All of our Adventure Therapy programmes focus on building health, wellbeing, confidence and connection. (See the section ‘What is Adventure Therapy’ below for more details)
Our Adventure Therapy programmes combine easy and fun outdoor adventure activities with group therapy tools, like facilitated group discussions, space for personal reflection, and simply spending time in nature with its proven therapeutic benefits.
Come join us to build health, wellbeing, confidence and connection!
More details below …
Details
WHAT ACTIVITIES WILL WE DO?
For every activity, there are usually “easier” and “harder” options for the activities, to cater for different levels of ability and confidence.
Please note that all outdoor adventure activities are always weather dependent, but activities can include:
- Sea kayaking
- Coastal walk
- Bush walk
- Biking
- Rock climbing
- High ropes confidence course
- Tree planting
- Abseiling
- Surfing
- Coasteering
- Caving
- And more …
(All equipment is provided)
As well as outdoor adventure activities, we also have different group therapy tools, like facilitated group discussions (talking about a different topic each week), space for personal reflection, and simply spending time in nature with its proven therapeutic benefits.
If you have any questions or concerns about anything at all, please contact us. We’re happy to chat with you about any part of this programme.
AUCKLAND PROGRAMME INFO
Staff
You will be in safe hands with our wonderful crew of caring staff.
The programme will be staffed by:
- A highly experienced outdoor instructor
- A qualified mental health professional
If you would like more info about the specific instructor or therapist who will be on the next Inspire programme, please contact office@adventurespecialties.co.nz (attention: Brenda). She can tell you who will be running the programme, and then you can read their bio on our Meet the Team webpage.
Dates and times
Next programme:
Every Wednesday
10th May – 28th June 2023
(8 weeks)
9am – 3:30pm
If you would like to be informed when the next Inspire programme is running, please contact Brenda office@adventurespecialties.co.nz (attention: Brenda)
Location
The great thing about Inspire is that all the activities we do are based in the local area.
The group will meet at Cornwall Park in Auckland City, then travel to the activity location together in an Adventure Specialties Trust van.
Programme Cost
The programme costs $1975 per person for the 8-week programme.
This cost covers the following items:
- Our caring, highly experienced staff
- Transport from our meeting place in Auckland (or you can meet us there)
- Food
- Accommodation
- Any outdoor adventure equipment that is required (tents, cooking equipment, mountain bikes, abseiling harnesses, etc.)
Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot offer any discount or refund for any week(s) that a participant is unable to attend.
Financial assistance
If finance is an issue, limited financial assistance may be available. Please enquire with Brenda, the programme co-ordinator.
office@adventurespecialties.co.nz (attention: Brenda)
Safety
At Adventure Specialties Trust, we have an extremely thorough Health and Safety policy (including new ‘covid best practices’) and an unblemished safety record.
It is our top priority to keep participants and instructors safe during the adventure.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
CHRISTCHURCH PROGRAMME INFO
Staff
You will be in safe hands with our wonderful crew of caring staff.
The programme will be staffed by:
- A highly experienced outdoor instructor
- A qualified mental health professional
If you would like more info about the specific instructor or therapist who will be on the next Inspire programme, please contact office@adventurespecialties.co.nz (attention: Anneke). She can tell you who will be running the programme, and then you can read their bio on our Meet the Team webpage.
Dates and times
Inspire runs one day a week (normally Wednesdays) for 6-8 weeks during each school term.
Next Christchurch programme dates:
Unfortunately the Christchurch Inspire programme is currently on hold while our Adventure Therapy staff concentrate on setting up a couple of other pilot programmes.
If you would like to be informed if/when Inspire starts up again, please email office@adventurespecialties.co.nz (attention: Anneke)
Location
The great thing about Inspire is that all the activities we do are based in the local area.
The Christchurch group meets at the Adventure Specialties Trust office, then travels to the activity location together in an Adventure Specialties Trust van.
71 Bamford Street
Woolston
Programme Cost
The programme cost will be discussed at time of application.
If you require financial assistance, please see below.
This programme cost covers the following items:
- Our caring, highly experienced staff
- Transport from Auckland (or you can meet us there)
- Food
- Accommodation
- Any outdoor adventure equipment that is required (tents, cooking equipment, mountain bikes, abseiling harnesses, etc.)
Financial assistance
If you require financial assistance, please contact Anneke (Christchurch programme co-ordinator) and she can talk to you about options.
office@adventurespecialties.co.nz (attention: Anneke)
Safety
At Adventure Specialties Trust, we have an extremely thorough Health and Safety policy (including new ‘covid best practices’) and an unblemished safety record.
It is our top priority to keep participants and instructors safe during the adventure.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
WHAT IS ADVENTURE THERAPY?
If you are having a hard time, or finding life is a struggle at the moment, then Adventure Therapy can help you feel better and also find ways to deal with the hard stuff in your life.
Plus, it is a ton of fun!!!
We use the stunning, wild places of Aotearoa New Zealand, along with therapy ‘tools’ like fun and easy outdoor adventure activities, team-building exercises, group discussions, one-on-one chats, time for personal reflection, and simply being outdoors in nature.
We use these tools to help you work towards the following five positive outcomes:
SELF WORTH
Build a toolkit for practicing self-acceptance and self-compassion, and the ability to recognise the value that you add to your whanau, your friends and your community.
TOOLS FOR HAUORA (HEALTH OR WELLNESS)
Develop more confidence in asking for help and support.
WHANAUNGATANGA (WOVEN INTO COMMUNITY)
Improve your social skills and your relationships, so you can feel a greater sense of belonging and connection.
HOPE FOR A FUTURE WITH PURPOSE
Discover the energy and motivation to work towards your personal goals and find a way around obstacles.
TAHA WAIRUA (SPIRITUAL WELLNESS)
Reflect on your own spiritual identity (wairuatanga) and how this adds to your health and wellbeing.
Develop a stronger connection to your own place (turangawaewae), to the land, to nature, to the environment.
COME JOIN US!
Get in touch with Brenda, our Adventure Therapy co-ordinator in Auckland. She can answer any questions that you might have and give you information about how to apply:
Brenda
office@adventurespecialties.co.nz (attention: Brenda)
CHECK OUT OUR ADVENTURES
Every week, we share stories and photos and videos from our recent Adventure Therapy programmes.
Check them out on our Latest News blog or our social pages:
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.”
—Fydor Dostoyevsky