Surf Therapy Program for Treatment Centers, Mental Health Facilities, & Sober Livings

At Waves of Recovery, we offer a unique opportunity for mental health and substance use treatment centers and sober livings to enhance their programs through surf and experiential therapy. We understand the profound impact that the ocean and surfing can have on individuals undergoing treatment for addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges.

Our surf therapy and adventure therapy programs are designed to complement and enrich existing treatment modalities by integrating the therapeutic benefits of surfing with professional therapeutic and peer support.

Why surf therapy?

Why Choose Surf Therapy?

Integrating surf therapy into your treatment center's offerings can provide numerous benefits:

  • Holistic Healing: Surf therapy offers a holistic approach to recovery, addressing physical, mental, and emotional well-being simultaneously.

  • Natural Stress Relief: The ocean's therapeutic effects promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall mental health.

  • Physical Fitness: Surfing enhances physical fitness, coordination, and balance, contributing to a healthier lifestyle.

  • Community Building: Participating in surf therapy fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among clients, promoting peer support and social integration.

  • Empowerment and Confidence: Mastering the waves instills a sense of accomplishment, empowerment, and increased self-confidence.

Our approach

Waves of Recovery collaborates closely with mental health and substance use treatment centers and sober livings in Southern California to tailor surf therapy programs that meet the specific needs and goals of their clients. Our experienced team includes certified surf instructors, licensed therapists, and dedicated volunteers who are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for participants.

Program Offerings

We offer flexible program options, including:

  • Structured Sessions: Weekly or bi-weekly surf therapy sessions integrated into your treatment center's schedule.

  • Workshops and Retreats: Customized workshops and retreats focused on specific themes such as stress reduction, mindfulness, or team-building.

  • Professional Guidance: Our programs include professional counseling before and after surf sessions to enhance therapeutic outcomes and provide ongoing support.

At a glance

What to expect from an group session

  • Open compassionate safe space to express and explore what you are experiencing

  • Feedback, reflection, and open ended questions to aid in self discovery

  • New skills to understand what is happening in your internal world through meditation, breath, and movement

  • A blend of talk therapy, somatic experiencing, and surfing

  • Slowing down, a time for rest and processing 

  • An approach that is catered directly to your group

How Long?

  • Group sessions are 2 hours long

Cost?

  • We have a sliding scale available to ensure access

Where?

  • El Porto, Manhattan Beach 

  • Topaz or Sapphire, South Redondo

  • South Bay

  • Venice Beach or Venice Beach Pier

  • Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Orange County

  • San Diego

    What is provided?

  • Wetsuits, surfboards, leashes, and clinical documentation in EMR

Client Sucess Stories

  • I’ve been terrified to go out and surf for the last couple of years since I took a bad spill, and having the coaches here showing me how to surf has been incredible. I cannot wait to keep surfing! To be surrounded by other people in recovery out here learning has just been a blessing. So I’m super grateful for this, thank you! - Andrew

  • The blend of group therapy and learning to surf was perfect in opening the heart and mind. Being in the ocean or on the beach sets my soul on fire and this setting and the thought Ryan and Sophie put into creating a program where people can be free to just be was what I needed. I would recommend to anyone who struggles with spending too much time in their head r needs help slowing down and focusing. Also to hose who just need the right community to sty sober or finding peace - Jillian

  • Life was dull before Waves of Recovery! I would wake up with so much anxiety since I didn’t have any social activity that I felt like I had purpose. That anxiety during the day would lead to depression during the night. Life after the program, I wake n a better mindset! The confidence I’ve built through surviving those waves is lasting and lasting, so I hope its here to stay - Diana

  • I had so much fun surfing. Thank you so much for all your encouragement and support. Surfing was a highlight in my recovery. It really helped me grow confidence. When my friends saw the picture with me & the surfboard, they said that is how they see me. It was so helpful to get back to that person who loves to try new things and that is what surfing did for me. - Kathleen

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Get Started

Are you ready to enhance your treatment center's offerings with surf therapy? Contact Waves of Recovery today to learn more about how our programs can benefit your clients and staff. Together, we can create a tailored surf therapy experience that aligns with your treatment goals and enriches the lives of those in recovery.

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at hello@wavesofrecovery.org.

We look forward to partnering with you to bring the healing power of the ocean to your treatment center and empower individuals on their journey to recovery.