Surf Therapy for Moms
What to expect:
This unique community circle weaves together the Groundswell Surf Therapy TM curriculum along with the Innate Traditions Postpartum curriculum. Your facilitators are licensed, trauma informed therapist, rooted in somatic, eco, and expressive arts based therapies. We are ready to support you both at the beach and in the sea as we navigate the waves of motherhood.
This is NOT a surf lesson. Rather a time to engage with mother ocean how you feel best as we play in her waves as a community. Feel free to bring whatever wave riding device you enjoy and each session will hold space for ocean play to deepen our relationship with self, others and the sea.
If you are looking for holistic surf coaching and support, please reach out to one of our clinicians to book a private or small group 1:1 session.
When:
Starting August 6, Wednesdays 10:30-12:30pm @ Southern San Diego Beaches
These sessions are community drop in style. Come for one or all of them!
For Who?
Wether you are pregnant, a new mom, or have been a mom for decades we welcome you to come join us for a time in circle as we reclaim and redefine ourselves as mother.
Cost:
$35 usd/ session
Please Venmo @Natalie-Small to RSVP. Once payment is received we will send you location and details
About Innate Traditions
INNATE Postpartum Care, was created by Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), Rachelle Garcia Seliga, to fulfill the needs of women and families during the postpartum period. Very little has been available by means of holistic postpartum care, and INNATE Postpartum Care – Certified Practitioners are filling this gap. Natalie SMALL LMFT is a certified INNATE Postpartum Care practitioner and looks forward to supporting you grow your communities of care, healing, and honoring the breadth and seasons of postpartum-hood. You can read more about Innate Traditions HERE
About Groundswell Surf TherapyTM
Groundswell Surf Therapy TM is a trauma informed surf therapy practice with its roots in somatic therapy, play therapy, and expressive arts therapy. It’s foundations honor the intersection between mental health, women’s health, and earth health. While it started in San Diego, CA it is now practiced globally and is the first accredited Surf Therapy model and training highlighted by CAMFT. You can read more about its’ model, lineage and impact and research.
“I gained much more than grounding skills and a surfing experience. I was in crisis when I began the program and I gained a valuable support system with my surf sisters. My previous fear of the ocean is now a fond admiration of Mother ocean. I knew I could come as broken as I often was and would leave healed I treasure the bonds and hold each surf sister in my heart Now my son is excited for both of us to go out and surf!” Thankyou Groundswell!”
- Surf Therapy program participant 2019