by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 8, Jun 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Feedback from Participants and Clients, Open Enrolment Programmes, Partnership Programmes, Stories from Programmes
One of the most rewarding parts of this job is reading the feedback from participants, after they have finished one of our programmes. These quotes are from several different programmes over the last few months (Feb-May 2023). They are Level 2 Outcomes, which means...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 17, Apr 2023 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Media, Open Enrolment Programmes, Upcoming Programmes
Boost your mental health! Win a spot on our ‘Inspire’ Adventure Therapy wellbeing programme in Auckland (valued at $1975).* HOW TO ENTER: 1. Comment on this post or tag a friend2. Like/follow Adventure Specialties Trust (@adventurespecialtiestrust) on Facebook or...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 11, Feb 2023 | All, Blog, Feedback from Participants and Clients, Partnership Programmes
Thank you to Patricia from Mahitahi Trust who left some lovely feedback about one of our Adventure Therapy programmes with Mahitahi, working with adults going through drug and alcohol rehab last year. “The outcomes seen within our rōpū [group] are: Stronger...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 23, Dec 2022 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Open Enrolment Programmes, Stories from Programmes
Have you ever been #coasteering? It’s a fun way to make your way from one point to another, along a coastline, by a mix of walking, climbing, scrambling, jumping, swimming and laughing! This group of ladies was part of an INSPIRE programme, which is a small...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 14, Mar 2022 | All, Blog
“I am feeling so much better than I was before I started this course. A lot less anxious.” PARTICIPANTS’ FEEDBACK At the end of all our outdoor adventure programmes, we ask participants to give feedback about the programme answering questions like...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 14, Mar 2022 | All, Blog
“This is an awesome programme, just right to get out of my comfort zone. It is very diverse, challenging people in different ways.” Our Christchurch branch has been running an Adventure Therapy “Inspire” programme for adults, one day a week...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 17, Jan 2022 | All, Upcoming Programmes
What is an “Inspire” adventure therapy programme? “Inspire” is a series of day trips using outdoor adventure activities to build health, wellbeing, confidence and connection. You meet up every Wednesday for a day of adventure, every week for...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 20, Dec 2021 | All, Blog
“We have a full course, this time around, and ongoing interest in next year’s ones. We are seeing a lot of courage with people trying new activities, or getting to greater heights, or sharing their stories and experiences and wisdom with the group. We are...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 21, Aug 2021 | All, Blog
What is coasteering? When I first started working at Adventure Specialties, I had no idea what it was! I wasn’t even sure what the instructors were saying at first. Co-steering? Whaaaaa?!? Anyway, after asking around, looking at photos from our programmes, and...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 26, Jul 2021 | All, Blog
“I see people having difficulties in life, in this difficult time. My hope picked up, during in this programme. I made friends, I helped others and was helped in return. I felt encouraged on the way.” “This programme increased my patience and my understanding because...
