Sometimes refered to as hydrophobia, aquaphobia is the abnormal and persistant fear or water. Sufferers from aquaphobia experience anxiety even though they realize the water in an ocean, a river, a lake, a creek or even a bathtub may pose no imminent threat. They generally avoid such activities as boating and swimming. Around the house, they may fear the water in a shower or tub and even desist from bathing therein.
There are three components to our program.
1) Dry Land Component- this time is used to allow participants to gain a better cognitive understanding of their specific challenge, as well as a helpful knowledge of how phobias and anxieties work and the impact they have on their life.
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Counseling Component- both group and individual counseling and emotional support is provided at all times during this program.
Behavior modification, imagery and relaxation are all techniques that are part of the SOAP curriculum.
3) Aquatic Component-during their time in the water, participants learn and develop aqua- phobic-specific water adjustment skills and an increasing comfort level in and around water.
Traditional learn to swim techniques are also incorporated into the SOAP Curriculum.
