Groundswell Surf Therapy™ Trainings
What Are Groundswell Surf Therapy™ Trainings?
Groundswell’s Surf Therapy™ model is rooted in trauma-informed art therapy, somatic therapy, ecotherapy, feminist therapy theory, positive psychology, and play therapy with Mother Ocean as our main mentor, guide, and co-facilitator. Going to the ocean for healing has been practiced by our ancestors around the globe for centuries and Groundswell was birthed to help us remember and honor these ancient roots and build a bridge between Western and Eastern healing practices and ways of being. Each training is facilitated by licensed clinical practitioners and experts in the field. Our Groundswell Surf Therapy™ trainings provide tangible tools, curriculums, resources, and support for those looking to hold trauma-informed surf therapy spaces for their unique communities.
Trainings are offered In-Person, Virtual Live, and Self Paced to meet diversity of learning styles and access
See All Our Trainings
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Groundswell Surf Therapy TM Provider training (Level 3)
6 month Live training: starts April 2026!
FREE Q&A: Feb 2, 5pm PST
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Surf Therapy For Trauma Recovery - Level 1
Next Live training: Sunday March 22 & 29, 9:00am–12:00pm PST
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Surf Therapy Facilitator Training - Level 2
Self-Paced
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Sand & Sea: Community Drop in Curriculum
Self-Paced
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Surf Therapy Volunteer Training
Self-Paced
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Surf Therapy For Grief
Self-Paced
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Surf Therapy & EMDR w/ Meg Martin
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Waterways Relaxation App w/ Alisa Adams LPCC
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Becoming A Wave Dancer w/ Imani Wilmot
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Surfing Moms w/ Amelia Borofsky, Phd
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Surf Therapy And Chronic Pain w/ Tracey Chester
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Moving With Grief w/ J’amie Morrison
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Understanding Sex Trafficking w/ Susan Munsey
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Somatics For Grief Work w/ Sarah Knapp
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Deconstructing Success w/ Sally Harris
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Identity Is Relational w/ Rook Cambell
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Exploring Our Relationship with Money w/ Natalie Small, LMFT
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Power Of Touch w/ Tess Kelly
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Surf Therapy For And By BIPOC Community
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In Person Level 1 Training: San Diego
July 11, 9am-8pm PST
What you Get:
1 year access to the online classroom with training recordings, worksheets, templates, resources, and tools.
Certificate of completion
Groundswell Surf TherapyTM stamp to celebrate your commitment to holding trauma informed surf therapy spaces
CAMFT accredited CEUs
Access to monthly Virtual Surf Therapy Group consultations
A global community of surf therapy stokers to share the stoke and paddle out into the waves of life with
For Who?
Clinicians, community leaders, students, volunteers, ocean lovers and supporters seeking a deepen their understanding of Surf Therapy for trauma transformation both for their own personal practice and to support their communities.
Financial Assistance
We strive to provide equal access to trauma-informed surf therapy through diverse leadership, development, and facilitation around the globe. Thanks to the community efforts of Groundswell Community Project, scholarships are available to support equal access to trauma-informed training offerings.