Surf Therapy For Trauma Recovery

Level 1

For therapists, students, surf coaches, ocean lovers, and the curious; this course utilizes experiential embodied learning to explore the holistic therapy definition of trauma and its effects on the brain, body, and community. We discover how surfing mother ocean’s waves can be a powerful therapeutic healing modality for the individual and community. This training mainly focus’s on psychological safety & mental health benefits of surf therapy and provides somatic eco based tools for using on the beach and in the sea with clients.

This training pairs great with ISA, ISLA, and other ocean safety trainings that teach surf coaching, ocean safety, and ocean lifeguarding. Combined you walk away with a the skills to hold physical and psychological safety for your community.

  • 300 USD

  • 6 + homework

  • 6 CAMFT accredited CEUs

  • 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

    Ludine Pierre LPCC: Working from a trauma informed lens, Ludine has been specializing in supporting BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ individuals in reclaiming their bodies and their belonging in the sea. She supports local LA communities as a certified Groundswell Surf Therapy Facilitator and provides mental health services through her private practice

    • 1 year access to the community learning platform

    • Worksheets & templates you can print and utilize

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

    • Added to our provider page so clients and communities can locate you

    • Access to Groundswell Surf Therapy Group Consultation Sessions

    • Holistic definition of Trauma

    • Psycho-eduaciton on how trauma is navigated in the body

    • Review of Blue Science & research exploring how the ocean and surfing supports mental health and trauma healing

    • Tangible eco & somatic mental health tools

    • History of Surf Therapy

    • Tools to support the deepening of your own surf practice

  • There is no pre-requisite for this course

    This course however, is a pre-requisite for our Groundswell Surf Therapy Facilitator training and supports the foundation of the Community Drop in and Grief Curriculum training.

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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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