Surf Therapy Volunteer Training

For those volunteering with or working in organizations that create equitable access to the outdoors. Learn the psycho-ed of how to identify triggers in others and ourselves. Discover how nature, our bodies, and community can provide tools for building a safe and brave space so all can reclaim their healing, power, and belonging in the great outdoors together.

  • 30 USD

  • 2

  • 2

  • Emily Ruth AMFT: Emily works with individuals, groups, and the LGBTQAIP+ community. She is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, a certified yoga teacher, and trained in EMDR. Specializing in nervous system regulation through a variety of modalities including Surf Therapy. She did her internship with Groundswell Community Project and is a certified Groundswell Surf Therapy Facilitator

    Mo Mata AMFT: Mo has extensive experience supporting those with trauma, PTSD and LGBTQIA+ issues. Mo is a trauma-informed therapist with expertise in somatic experiencing, IFS/parts work, surf therapy, and DBT. She did her therapy internship through Groundswell Community project and is a certified Groundswell Surf Therapy Facilitator

    • What it means to be a trauma informed volunteer

    • Tangible eco and body based tools to support you and the community you are working with

    • How nature (specifically the ocean) supports our mental health

    • De-colonization of volunteerism and exploration of self as volunteer

    • How you can apply what you learned to the outdoors volunteer spaces

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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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