Sand & Sea

Groundswell Sand & Sea Circles were built as an inclusive community development curriculum to welcome individuals and their families to deepen their relationship with their bodies, mother ocean, and community as we de-stigmatize mental health. In completing this training you will have access to the Groundswell Sand & Sea Curriculum© and resources to be able to provide these community based programs at your local beaches.

This curriculum is based in Blue Science and trauma informed practices and can be used in a diversity of wild water ways and water sports/activities to deepen relationship with water as a support for our individual and collective mental health.

  • 150 USD

  • 2

  • 2

  • 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 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

  • There are no pre-requisite for this training. However the level 1 Surf Therapy For Trauma Recovery training can provide a deeper foundation for the what and why behind surf therapy.

    We also recommend partnering with your local lifeguards or getting training in ocean safety to support the physical safety of your community best

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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.