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What's at risk by not overcoming the fear of water....

Started May 30, 2012 0 Replies

 This is a living document. It is my hope that you will read this list, give the issue of “fear of water” some serious consideration and then add your own thoughts and ideas to it. Although clearly…Continue

Fearful Swimmers

Started May 23, 2012 0 Replies

Here's the top 10 things that you should know about the fear of water:1) Most fearful swimmers do not experience a traumatic or near fatal aquatic experience that launched their fear of water. In…Continue

Fighting the fear of water

Started Feb 22, 2012 0 Replies

Fighting their Fear With a Higher Aquatic IQ　The S.O.A.P. (Strategies Overcoming Aquatic Phobias) Program is a highly successful “Health and Wellness Aquatic Program” that offers an innovative…Continue

Fear of water

Started Feb 22, 2012 0 Replies

It's always nice to connect with fellow mental health, aquatic, health and wellness and fitness professionals and enthusiasts who help to make this a happier, healthier and safer place to work and…Continue

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Manuel Gonzalez and Jeff Krieger are now friends
Feb 18
Jeff Krieger replied to Adam Thome's discussion Motivating Lifeguards
"Hi Adam, As an "old school" aquatics professional and long time lifeguard, I find both your question and the state of life guarding in general very disturbing. What more motivation does one need to embrace the fact that they are…"
Jun 13, 2012
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What's at risk by not overcoming the fear of water....

 This is a living document. It is my hope that you will read this list, give the issue of “fear of water” some serious consideration and then add your own thoughts and ideas to it. Although clearly this topic must be taken very seriously, throughout my years as an Aquatic Therapist and Director of the S.O.A.P. (Strategies Overcoming Aquatic Phobias) Program, there have been many, many humorous moments, which I felt were an important part of this discussion.Please feel free to suggest additions…See More
May 30, 2012
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Fearful Swimmers

Here's the top 10 things that you should know about the fear of water:1) Most fearful swimmers do not experience a traumatic or near fatal aquatic experience that launched their fear of water. In fact, their fear is as much a part of who they are, as is the color of their eyes.2) Most fearful swimmers do not know and/or are comfortable with the correct breathing cycle, "in through the mouth, out through the nose" when they put their face in the water.3) It is unrealistic to expect or assume…See More
May 23, 2012
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SOAP (Strategies Overcoming Aquatic Phobias) Program

The S.O.A.P. (Strategies Overcoming Aquatic Phobias) Program is an innovative "Health and Wellness Aquatic Program" that can help any individual, regardless of their age, fitness level or life experience who is unable to enjoy the many physical, emotional and recreational benefits that result from participating in aquatic activities, as a result of their fear of water. This unique and highly successful program combines the use of cognitive awareness regarding the "who, what and whys" of aquatic…See More
Feb 22, 2012
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SOAP Program Aquanalysis at The Whitehall Club

March 3, 2012 from 3pm to 5pm
The S.O.A.P. (Strategies Overcoming Aquatic Phobias) Program is an innovative "Health and Wellness Aquatic Program" that can help any individual, regardless of their age, fitness level or life experience who is unable to enjoy the many physical, emotional and recreational benefits that result from participating in aquatic activities, as a result of their fear of water. This unique and highly successful program combines the use of cognitive awareness regarding the "who, what and whys" of aquatic…See More
Feb 22, 2012
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What's the best way to deal with fear of water?

Posted on May 16, 2012 at 11:05am 0 Comments

Dear Friends, Aquatic Professionals and Enthusiasts,
I hope that this email finds you all well and getting ready for a wonderful summer of fun. As you know I am passioante about helping "Fearful Swimmers" overcome their fear/anxiety/phobias surrounding water, so that they can learn how to understand, manage and overcome their fear of water. Today a friend of mine sent me an article from the NY Times, "Reaching for Zen with each stroke and lap", written by Jane…
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Helping Fearful Swimmers

Posted on May 16, 2012 at 10:52am 0 Comments

HOW TO HELP THE FEARFUL SWIMMER   Please keep in mind the following important points that I have learned after many years as both an aquatic and mental health professional regarding the issue of "fearful swimmers":  

 1) There is a SIGNIFIC...ANT difference between a child or an adult who has never had an opportunity to learn to swim properly and and those who have never learned to swim, despite possibly having the…

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