Surf Therapy Facilitator Training

Level 2

For those who are actively facilitating or planning to launch surf therapy programs, this course explores practices to enhance your skills in providing the highest levels of physical and psychological safe spaces for your community. The curriculum is rooted in somatic, arts, nature and community based therapy models, Blue Mind research, and Mindfulness practices.

  • 700 USD

  • 12 CAMFT accredited CEU’s

  • Natalie Small LMFT: founder and author of Groundswell Surf Therapy TM practicing for over 15 years in the fields of surf therapy, eco, play, and somatic therapy for trauma recovery. She also is a certified Ocean Lifeguard and has over 20 years of surf coaching from retreats to surf schools

    • 1 year Access to our community learning platform

    • Facilitator Tools

    • Groundswell Sand & Sea Curriculum©

    • Groundswell Single Day Curriculum©

    • Groundswell Surf Therapy for Grief Curriculum©

    • 1-1 consultation call with Natalie Small, LMFT & Founder of Groundswell Community Project

    • Access to Groundswell Surf Therapy Consultation Groups

    • Printable templates & worksheets

    • Added to our Surf Therapy Provider page for community members to locate and access your work and offerings

    • Certificate of completion & stamp to celebrate your dedication to providing trauma informed surf therapy spaces

  • Completion of Groundswell Surf therapy For Trauma Recovery Training.

    We also advise facilitator trainees to take your local surf coach and lifeguard/ocean safety trainings to provide the highest level of physical safety for your clients.

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Financial Assistance

We strive to provide equal access to trauma-informed surf therapy through diverse leadership, development, and facilitation around the globe. Scholarships are available to support equal access to trauma-informed training offerings.

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