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Mobile trust exercises

The team members learn to trust each other as they participate in trust fall exercises organised by the New Forest Outdoor CentreTrust building exercises help a group to increase their team trust levels by developing an openness, understanding and empathy with their fellow peers as well as mutual respect.

Trust exercises are suitable for inclusion in our bespoke team building programmes as well as an activity in a fun team building day. The exercises involve physical contact and require individuals to rely and directly support each other. To ensure that the atmosphere remains constructive and healthy, the pace is monitored and the exercises are carefully sequenced and tailored to the group according to the current situation. In addition, individuals can choose their own level of involvement in the exercises and so remain in control of their experience.

The staff will always demonstrate and actively encourage a high level of care and responsibility towards the individuals who take the risk of trusting. This ensures that the group has a positive experience, whilst allowing the participants to connect in ways unimaginable in their work environment!

Whilst the activity is physical in nature, the challenges vary in difficulty and the instructors will manage the activity according the ability of the group. Some of the exercises, such as the Willow Wand exercise, are at "ground level" and team members can gain their confidence and trust in the team before moving on to more challenging exercise if they so wish. Trust exercises are supervised by fully-qualified instructors at all times. All the participants in the group are fitted with helmets if they are making any trust falls or participating in trust activities at height.

Key facts

  • Allow at least 30 mins for a trust activity
  • Ideal for all types of programmes and group sessions
  • Suitable for adults and young people
  • Can provide more than one trust activity station
  • Moderate physical activity, with some tasks involving lifting
  • Trust exercises can be progressive

"At first I was terrified that my team members would not catch me as I leant backwards off the ladder and fell into their arms. I need not have worried - by the time it came to my turn I had complete faith in their ability to keep me safe"

Team member makes a trust fall
 

Ladder climbs are used for team building as they involve trust within the team Team mates hold the ladder steady for the delegate making the ladder climbThe rest of the team prepare for the trust fall