The first in Ukraine unique diving rehabilitation programs
Effective physical and psychological recovery from war-related injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for active duty military, veterans, and civilians with disabilities.
Why rehabilitation through diving?
The goal is to help a person restore and significantly improve their physiological and emotional state.
For people with disabilities, veterans, military and civilians.
- Health improvement
- Effective stress management
- Mastering new experiences
- Facilitated social adaptation
- Gaining confidence and increasing self-esteem
- Increasing overall life productivity
Our programs
- For military personnel, veterans, IDPs and anyone who has experienced severe stress situations (PTSD);
- After injuries, amputations, other severe traumas or stress disorders;
- For everyone who feels the need to restore their health and mental state.
Anyone over the age of 10 can participate in the program. Children under 18 years of age must have the consent of their parents or guardians.
If you have medical contraindications, we will discuss your participation with your doctor.
Rehabilitation program "Nothing is impossible!"
Currently, a large number of our defenders and veterans who participated in hostilities, as well as citizens who came under enemy fire, have serious injuries and amputations. Our instructors will help restore health and psycho-emotional state through diving rehabilitation.
Innovations
The use of diving in the rehabilitation of people with disabilities involves the use of the underwater environment and special diving techniques as an effective means for physical recovery, psychological support and social integration of people with disabilities.
Rehabilitation program "Second Breath"
The constant presence of military personnel in severe stressful situations during combat missions, the significant impact of difficult life circumstances on people who have lost their relatives or homes as a result of war – leave a heavy imprint on the psychological state of a person and lead to PTSD. Many try to solve this problem with the help of alcohol or drugs, which further worsens their condition.
However, for over 50 years, diving rehabilitation practices have been used in the world to successfully overcome PTSD syndromes and return people to a full-fledged life. Our instructors have all the necessary skills and experience, which will allow you to overcome the effects of stress and enjoy life to the fullest!
Program for children and adolescents "Next Generation"
What our country will be like depends on the next generation of young Ukrainians.
We offer an interesting and useful program for curious children who are not afraid to learn new things, are ready to plunge into the exciting world of diving and master the skills of research activities.
Age – from 10 to 18 years old (with the permission of parents or guardians).
Children will not only learn to dive and receive a certificate from the International Diving Association, but will also be able to try themselves as an environmental researcher in their native waters, an underwater photographer, a research group leader, and will be able to develop the skills of organizing and conducting dives, coordination, and teamwork.
The Team
Certified instructors
Our association has united people who cannot imagine their life without diving, have significant experience in instructor work, and most importantly, are not indifferent to the present and future of Ukraine.
In 2023, three instructors of our Association were the only ones in Ukraine to undergo appropriate training at the International Association of Disabled Divers (IAHD) and received international certificates for the right to teach people with disabilities to dive and conduct rehabilitation programs with them.
We have developed effective diving rehabilitation programs based on more than 30 years of experience of IAHD specialists. These programs are now constantly successfully implemented by us both for the rehabilitation of our military and civilians after PTSD, and for their recovery after injuries or a full return to normal life in cases of limb amputation or other serious consequences.
There is no other person’s pain for us. We will always help and support!
Equipment and supplies
All classes are held in dive centers and modern pools using professional diving equipment and gear. All equipment undergoes mandatory technical maintenance and sanitation.
For people with disabilities, individual production of the necessary equipment is possible.
We have introduced an innovation – rehabilitation dives using oxygen-enriched air mixture “Nitrox”.
News
We continue to work fruitfully on our diving rehabilitation programs.
We sincerely thank IAHD Worldwide, SVIT RAZOM 2022, Divers.Life, Silver Sky Diving, Brovary City Veterans Center “VETERAN PRO” for their help and support.
We sincerely thank IAHD Worldwide for the invaluable experience and knowledge they shared with us.
We are grateful to SVIT RAZOM 2022 for their assistance in financing our project.
Special thanks to the Brovary City Veterans Center “VETERAN PRO” Gordienko Tetyana Bohdana Drach Svitlana Burlachenko Silver Sky Diving Divers.Life Oleksandr Saltykov
