Mentoring
Develop greater self-knowledge in a caring and natural environment
Dave has been used to help people overcome personal struggles in their lives on various occasions utilising his in depth knowledge of bushcraft and his genuine care and understanding of people.
Dave has empowered others to move on, achieve their potential or simply to understand their gifts.
I have spent half my life suffering from severe depression and due to childhood experiences I found it very difficult to trust anybody. I was always expecting to be emotionally hurt or criticized for getting things wrong. Whatever therapies I tried had no long lasting effect so I wanted to find something different that would help stop the constant cycle of depression.
Dave started showing me bushcraft at a gentle pace. If I had questions, often I would be encouraged to try and discover the answer for myself with some guidance if needed. In this way I became an explorer finding the answers for myself and making new discoveries all the time. I approach problems differently now. I reason them through, try possible answers and I don't get stressed if I don't get it right first time.
Over time I have been able to increase my time spent out in the 'bush' and have worked with Sarah, another wonderful member of staff on the team. My confidence has increased so much that I have been able to participate in a group course with other clients - something I never imagined would be possible. I have made so much improvement due to Dave, Sarah and Bushcraft I have been without severe depression for three years. Thanks to Dave, his staff, and my own growing efforts, I now have hope and a real sense of excitement in my life.
Cathy Parkin
Over the past 2 years I have been on a very difficult journey, battling to overcome a 24 year drug habit. Dave has helped me to change my outlook from a life that revolved only around feeding my dependancy to a life that is rich and satisfying.
Due to my drug problem I have many health related problems. Dave introduced me to Bushcraft and other outdoor skills and my fitness is steadily improving. Perhaps the most debilitating hurdle was my state of mind, when I first met Dave I was suffering from very deep depression which was causing me to alienate myself from others. Dave helped me to guide me out of my dark state of mind. He helped me to develop and maintain lasting relationships and as a result I am now more willing to engage in social interactions and situations.
My time with Dave has given me a new rewarding sense of purpose and self belief, and I have been free of drugs for two years now. I have renewed confidence and heightened expectations with regards to my future. He has been my friend, my teacher and my mentor for 18 months and his part in my rehabilitation has been invaluable.
Michael Lairikkala
| Option | Cost |
|---|---|
| Half Day (< 3 hrs) | £110.00 |
| Full Day (6 hrs) | £200.00 |
| Full Day with Overnight Stay | £250.00 |
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About Dave Watson
Dave's passion for ancient survival skills, or ‘bushcraft’ as it has become known, led him to create Woodland Survival Crafts in 1995. Since then, Dave has witnessed the inspiring effects of learning bushcraft on both young and old.