Diving Past Boundaries: Scuba as Therapy

At first glance, scuba diving may seem a surprising therapy for people with severe cognitive and physical disorders. But as Jim Elliott, founder of the non-profit Diveheart knows, diving can be a potent treatment. Participants find they not only experience freedom from the obstacles they face on land, but also relief from chronic pain, increased mobility, and most importantly, a boost in self-esteem.

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[montypythonish]

I've been diving in the UK for about 12 years and I found this video inspirational. What a fabulous use of diving to brighten up the lives of all involved. It looks like the only thing you are missing is a boat lift. Keep up the fantastic work.

[speedbag]

How can you not love this! Congratulations to opening the underwater world to some amazing people.

[RedPolarBearRanger]

I'm proud to be part of Diveheart myself as I got to do a trip with them last December in Cozumel. I did a video about that trip over on my other channel Louis' Adventures. Jim's a great guy I also met Kenneth, and some of the others even Jim all in Cozumel.

[itsyaboimat]

I'm getting ready to dive with these guys with Cerebral Palsy I'm so

[sybillaburkley]

What a wonderful idea! I'm so thrilled I came across this video.

[shellbacksclub]

love how they just chuck them in with no regard! lol! Great stuff once again!

[CoCody_]

Why don't you guys have a huge following, this channel is awesome

[TUKMAK]

Such a great channel. so much content. quality content.
hope you guys the best

[westonhuffman]

Well, As long as scuba diving involves sucking on the regulator, that's what got me interested in scuba diving.

[shellbacksclub]

if I was or became paralyzed, I'd be in water until I grew gills!