Being Comfortable In Water
During our initial consultation, Diane expressed her interest in registering with Orca Swim School and wanting to start swim lessons. Her goal was to learn how to be comfortable in the water, float, and move in the water without touching the ground. These may seem like simple goals, however for those with a fear of the water these goals are significant! As we spoke that day, Diane informed me that she has previously taken a swim class, but still felt uncomfortable in the water. She noted, “I took a college swim class as a P.E. elective and was able to float at the time. However, now I basically don’t feel comfortable in the water and fear not touching the ground.”
Registering for Class
After our initial consultation, Diane registered for our Beginner Class (this past Fall) even after the fact that she found out she was pregnant. Throughout the course of a few weeks, she graduated and moved on to take our Next Step and Practice Swims. During this time she gained her confidence while in the water and before the baby was born, decided to take a trip to Hawaii. For one of the first times in her life, she enjoyed the water unlike she ever could have before.
Baby Lessons
Realizing her goal of being comfortable in the water and after the baby was born, Diane took another trip with her family where at 3 months old she introduced her son to the water. In a Facebook post to the Orca Swim School Group, she stated “while it was crazy challenging traveling with a baby, I had such a great time splashing in the water (something I never did before Orca Swim School). This little guy was a bit more skeptical of the sand, the sun, and the water but we have time to work on that”!
From Fear or Discomfort to Freedom and Joy
