FUNdamentals of Wellbeing

Indoor Climbing Articles
24 Jun
4 min read

Are you a coach or instructor who would like to learn how to help climbers who may need some support with their mental health in order to access the fantastic wellbeing benefits of climbing? The Climb4WellBeing workshop could be just what you need.

Created by Yasmin Clark of Embodied Growth | In partnership with the BMC

Climbing isn’t just a physical pursuit - it’s a space for connection, healing, and personal growth. The FUNdamentals of Wellbeing course is a workshop designed to equip climbing instructors and coaches with a foundational understanding of mental health and neurodivergence - helping you create safer, more inclusive, and more empowering environments both indoors and outdoors.

What You'll Learn

This blended course combines self-paced online learning with an interactive in-person workshop, offering practical tools, frameworks, and reflective exercises that integrate seamlessly into your climbing practice.

  • Mental Health & Neurodivergence Basics 
    Understand anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and how neurodivergence fits into a neurotypical world.

  • Psychological Safety in Climbing Spaces 
    Explore how emotions show up in climbing and how to foster safer, more supportive environments.

  • Wellbeing Tools for Coaches 
    Discover breathwork, mindfulness, and personal growth techniques to integrate into your sessions.

  • Practical Application 
    Learn to identify red flags, respond compassionately, and support your clients in meaningful ways.

Whether you're already a qualified instructor or just starting your coaching journey, this course will deepen your confidence and elevate your approach to working with diverse climbers.

Download the full course syllabus

Booking Info

Public courses are listed on the Mountain Training platform, select BMC Workshops in the Event Category

For more information, or to book or host a course as a wall contact office@thebmc.co.uk

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