Land ahoy!
Staff and patients from our Trust have just completed their very own adventure on the high seas.
The six-day event was organised by York’s Early Intervention in Psychosis team to help promote recovery for people experiencing early psychosis.
The band of adventurers set sail on the Voyage to Recovery journey from Whitehaven in Cumbria and arrived in Glasgow a few days later.
“This really was an adventure of a lifetime and helped to support the recovery journey of our patients at the same time,” said trip co-organiser Ruth Tomlinson.
Voyage of adventure
The Voyage to Recovery saw the TEWV crew sail for 218 nautical miles, with the visits to Northern Ireland and the Isle of Arran planned along the way.
Gary Matfin, of North Yorkshire Police Mental Health Team, volunteered to take part and said: “It was a case of fantastic teamwork; the whole group came together really well.
“The crossing to Northern Ireland was incredible, bouncing over the waves. The biggest challenge was cooking for 15 people in a tiny galley, as we were falling over each other!
“It was an all-round incredible experience.”
Building resilience
One of the patients who took part, Holly, also enjoyed the adventure and later drew up a list of things she had learned during the trip – including:
- Not to give into anxiety or negative thoughts
- Sometimes being terrified isn’t a bad thing
- Resilient – more than I thought
- Not the only one to struggle
- Routine is transferable
- Being outside is good
- Challenge to make even a small difference with actions
Ruth added: “There has been a lot of positive feedback. Despite some seasickness at times, people really seem to have enjoyed themselves and gained a lot from the trip.”
