"Redd Therapy" is a 45 foot performance cruiser that began serving Ascensions' clients in the spring of 2020 when in office therapy was prohibited because of COVID. We were able to witness the transformative power of therapy, support, and water and have decided to adopt this COVID adaptive practice into a critical part of our program to serve veterans, couples, and the staff and clients/students of other non-profit organizations and schools. For more information, please contact ascendingrivertherapy@gmail.com
Ascending Veterans River Therapy
Ascending Veteran's River Therapy uses boating as a rehabilitative and therapeutic tool to help veterans cope with daily life, providing them with the opportunity to experience the healing power of water and Vet 2 Vet support. Veterans are provided a safe refuge, community, and tools to process their trauma. Therapeutic support, recreation, and camaraderie are essential to healing and creating coping skills and rituals for relaxations and emotional release. Veterans often report feeling alienated within society and even within their own families, Ascending Veterans on the River seeks to eliminate that feeling and create bonds and tools that can last beyond their time on the boat.
Ascending Couples River Therapy
Gottman Marathon (two full day intensive therapy) Couples Sessions and Art and Science of Love Couples Workshops are offered several times throughout the boating season. Please call the office to set up your River Therapy Session for 2021. The power of therapy, psycho-education, and the water are combined to intensify the healing of couples.
Ascending Psycho-Educational River Workshops/Trainings
Redd Therapy is available to host small psychoeducational workshops for the staff, clients, and students of DC non-profits, facilitated by Ascensions' clinical therapists. Please contact us for more information.
"Redd Therapy" Formula 45 Yacht is captained by our Director of Veteran's Services, Master Captain Kevin Corbitt (SGM, Retired). Captain Corbitt retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of dedicated service and has continued his government service following his retirement. He has been trained at the master's level of boat navigation and safety and as a veteran peer counselor. All sessions/workshops occur on the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers that flow through Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and Prince George's County, Maryland.