This is my daughter, and she has been learning how to skateboard...
The experience of drop-ins off the ramp can be quite daunting, as your mind and body instinctively signal that it’s not safe, prompting a natural desire to recoil. At this stage, regulating your nervous system can become challenging.
However, with the right support and thanks to a skilled instructor from at Lets Go Skate —her confidence grew throughout the session, allowing her to succeed repeatedly. She felt amazing, proud of her achievements and motivated to keep going and so she should she overcame a fear. Not an easy thing to do.
Facing fears is never easy, even when we genuinely want to overcome them. Having the right support system in place is crucial for building confidence and independence. Life will always present challenges; even the instructor shared his own experiences with mental blocks while attempting new tricks. It’s important to recognize that feeling fear is a completely human experience. If fear becomes debilitating, seeking support is essential.
Life IS challenging and scary at times. In therapy, individuals learn to understand themselves, their fears, their past and present experiences. While this journey can be intimidating, it also leads to discovering joys, happiness, and resilience. You’ll learn how to regulate your mind and body, enabling you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. And yes, you might even learn to skate if that’s your passion!
I am not affiliated with Lets Go Skate but I do want to take a moment to express my gratitude for helping build my daughter’s confidence, this is not my area of expertise but I truly believe they are excellent at working with the children/teens to encourage and build their resilience and confidence. Remember, the right support is vital for personal growth and overcoming challenges.
No-one is perfect and at times we will fall and it might hurt but the choice to seek support is there.
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