Surf Therapy

Surf therapy can be used to help people children who face social challenges and trauma make meaningful connections, build confidence and process their trauma. It teaches them coping skills and builds stronger communities that can support each other.

We are deeply inspired by the work of many charities such as Waves for Change and Waves Lobitos who have lead the way in this field. You can find information about their work below and surf therapy resources below.

Resources

Children’s Discursive Constructions of the ‘Self’ by Elizabeth Benninger & Shazly Savahl (Department of Psychology, University of the Western Cape)

Evidence for Surf Therapy: Liberia Case Study

Story: Alto Peru

Stigma around mental health in black communities

Women-led Surf Therapy

Surf Therapy: Making waves with Autism

For a better understanding of the academic contribution to the field you can consult the International Surf Therapy Organization's bibliography