WHO IS THIS FOR?

A group of eight people (the same gender as you) meeting together to go on a different gentle adventurous activity each Tuesday over eight weeks. The activities will be in different locations near Christchurch. The
activities could include sea kayaking, rock climbing, bush walking, surfing, high ropes, or mountain biking. Each activity has easier and harder challenges available. All specialist equipment and lunch is provided. Transport is optional – grab a ride with us from our office, or meet us there!

The two facilitators will bring the group together at the start and end of each day. There will be chance to connect with each other and also discuss a thought or theme each day that the
facilitators will prepare.

DATES

Revive For Women – Tuesdays – 25th July to 12th September 2023

Revive For Men – Tuesdays – 17th October – 5th December 2023

WHAT TO EXPECT EACH DAY

LOCATION:

We will meet at the Adventure Specialties Trust office

71 Bamford Street, Woolston

You will be in safe hands with our wonderful crew of caring, highly experienced staff.

The programme will be staffed by:

• Amy Horn is a highly experienced outdoor instructor and also a qualified counsellor
• Anneke is a mental health professional with a Masters in Social Work and over 15 years experience working with young people and families.

Read more about Amy and Anneke on the Our Team webpage.

We offer a maximum staffing ratio of 1:4

WE FOCUS ON YOUR STRENGTHS

Our conversations and facilitated discussion in this programme are guided by the model of ‘Solution-Focused Brief Therapy’. Contrary to what the name suggests this is not about the facilitators offering ‘solutions’.

It is more about a model of thinking that is more forward focused – on where you want to go and the skills and strengths you have to get you there.

We don’t go delving into people’s deep personal past or analysing problems. We focus on movement towards your goals, whatever that might be.

GROUP VS INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

This service is designed as a group programme, however there will also be some individual support.

You will meet individually with one of our facilitators prior to starting the programme to get to know each other, we can understand your hopes and goals for the programme, and you can ask any questions you have about the programme.

We aim to work collaboratively with your Lead Provider, so that together we can ensure that this programme is helpful for you.

CHALLENGE BY CHOICE

Gentle challenge is definitely a part of our programme, and each activity or environment will challenge
everyone in a different way.

Our activities are designed to remind you that you have choices, allow you to make a choice that is right for you, tolerate the emotions that come with this, and regain some confidence in your body. For some, this will mean not going very high on a climb, or very far on your bike, and you would rather enjoy the nature. That is okay, and we will make practicable efforts to allow as much choice in this as possible.

We always try to make choices available and make it really clear where choices are not practically possible.

A FOCUS ON NATURE CONNECTION

This programme is an opportunity to take more time in the day to connect with nature rather than just move through it. We look for opportunities to experience joy, awe, wonder, and curiosity about our world and our place in it.

On a daily basis we will go to a different environment and do an activity there. We may also do some
activities specifically to connect with nature – maybe a mindfulness walk, or doing some art pieces/sculptures with nature, or any other ways of connecting in a relationship with nature.

SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

First and foremost, it is a priority that that this group is a safe and supportive environment for all people.

Obviously in outdoor activities the physical safety is important! We have qualified instructors and a safety management system that is audited and registered with Worksafe NZ, and we need people to follow our safety rules.

‘Safe’ also means emotional safety – this means we take time to build a culture where sharing is ok and
encouraged by others. Where respect is really important and intentionally built upon on the group. It also means the safety to be yourself no matter which culture, gender, sexuality, profession, age or personality you have.

We put significant time and energy into building a group environment with healthy dynamics and healthy relationships.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about any part of our approach, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Amy, the programme co-ordinator (office@adventurespecialties.co.nz, attention: Amy)

Develop better strategies to navigate through difficult times and better resilience (the ability to bounce back after a setback).

Develop more confidence in asking for help and support.

Develop a greater sense of manaakitanga (a Maori concept that means kindness, empathy, generosity and a desire to uplift others).

Improve your social skills and your relationships, so you can feel a greater sense of belonging and connection.

Develop a greater hope for your future. Things will improve and you have a central role in making this happen.

Discover the energy and motivation to work towards your personal goals and find a way around obstacles.

Develop a better understanding of your own cultural identity as well as an appreciation of the diversity and bicultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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.