Managing Fear Of Heights
A very powerful and highly practical two days that will help you understand and manage / overcome your fear of heights (Acrophobia).
Delivered by David, a psychologist, coach and therapist with 30 years experience of working with anxious individuals (including himself!) and Chris, a hugely experienced leader, mountaineer and outdoor instructor with decades of experience in coaching clients overcoming their fears.
Who is it for ?
Suitable for anyone whose fear of heights is holding them back.
For some their fear of heights might be a reluctance to use an escalator or a ladder, for others, it might be that burning desire to conquer that rocky ridge – if only it wasn’t so steep…
It doesn’t matter what your starting point is (well okay it does, Alex Honnold please don’t book on…), it is about understanding why do people have a fear of heights and then understanding it as a completely natural and appropriate response. We learn how to manage the irrational element and celebrate the rational – it keeps us safe!
Managing Fear of Heights – Course Overview
“He who fears he shall suffer, already suffers what he fears.” Michel de Montaigne
On the morning of day one, we introduce the psychological concepts. We explain why people have a fear of heights and the psychological constructs of fear & anxiety. We unpick some of the triggers for your fear of heights, and give you a toolkit for managing that fear.
After lunch, through a very carefully graduated series of exercises we use your newly learned personal psychological toolkit to build your confidence in mastering your fear. Everything we do, is challenge by choice. Whilst you will be encouraged to keep developing and refining your personal toolkit for your fear of heights, you will never be forced.
We return to the hotel for a cuppa and a chat about what we achieved. We also invite folk to join us for a complimentary evening meal at around 6pm.
On day two, equipped with your new found skills in managing fear and brimming with confidence, we develop these skills slowly. Increasing the stimulus at a rate appropriate to you.
For those who want the Psychological explanation – we treat fear of heights with a blend of very careful exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Managing Fear of Heights – Course Format
The two days are not rigid, but a normal course generally follows the below:
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- 9am, Introductions
- Why a fear of heights is normal
- How do you treat a fear of heights
- Recognising the triggers
- Practical psychological models around fear & managing it
- Lunch (BYO)
- Move to nearby outdoor location
- Carefully graded exposure to develop your toolkit
- Return to hotel & debrief for day one
- Normally finishing the practical parts of day one at around 5pm
- 6pm ish complimentary evening meal & chat
- 9am meet & refresh of appropriate techniques
- Incremental exposure to heights & reassessment – are the techniques working?
- Lunch (BYO)
- Final challenges & cementing the knowledge.
- Action planning and what to do if…
- Depart, normally around 3:30pm.
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Course Details
- Location: Peak District
- Cost: £240
- Duration: 2 Days
- Ratio: 2:8
- Level: Introduction
More Information
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Course Dates
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Bespoke Dates and Locations
We can if required deliver these Fear of Heights courses at your place of work or add additional courses to an overall package.
Please contact the office and we will arrange some dates to suit your diary.
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Meeting Point
The Fear of Heights course will meet at the Sir William Hotel at 9am in the village of Grindleford. Its postcode is S32 2HS. Accommodation discounts (see accommodation page) are available to stay at the hotel.
The village has good bus and train links with Sheffield and good train links to Manchester.
The hotel has ample free parking.
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Equipment Required
Please bring yourself, outdoor clothing, lunch a notebook and an open mind.
All technical & safety equipment is provided.
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Accommodation Options
This Beyond the Edge fear of heights course is non-residential to allow you to select between a thermarest or 5 star hotel as you require. There is lots of accommodation in the Hope Valley and we recommend the Sir William which offers BtE clients a discount and this course runs from here.
Further details and other options are listed on our Accommodation page.
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FAQs
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Can I treat my fear of heights?
Yes
Acrophobia (fear of heights) is effectively treated with psychological therapies, especially exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) Exposure therapy gradually introduces people to heights in a controlled way, while CBT helps challenge and reframe negative thoughts about heights.
We use a combination of these techniques in our incredibly powerful Fear of Heights course.
We have ready access to lots of different heights so that you move at your own pace, supported by our expert team.
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How do I book a Fear of Heights course?
The best way to book on a Managing Fear of Heights course is via this webpage. Choose the date from the options on the above and then submit your booking and request an invoice or pay. If your course is under six weeks away, you must pay the full amount.
For bespoke Fear of Heights courses get in touch first so we can check diaries and if required give you a quote. Get in touch by either calling the office on 01142 631 155 or emailing us.
Our bespoke course rates are on our website here.
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Does the course include accommodation ?
Not usually! We prefer to let you choose where you will be most comfortable. This may be in a tent or in a luxury hotel.
In the Peak District we work out of the Sir William hotel. This is a comfortable, dog friendly Inn with stunning views over the Hope valley. We recommend that you stay here as they are well versed in looking after walkers and climbers, offer a discount to BtE clients and it’s a 30 second commute from the breakfast table to our meeting room!
Further details and other options are listed on our accommodation page.
For bespoke Fear of Heights courses or other bespoke events we can arrange whatever you desire from a bivouac under the stars to a spa hotel.
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Children, Parking, Dogs, COVID and everything else...
You will find all of the most frequently asked questions and their answers on our FAQ webpage.
