Welcome to our 4th annual #NoPlasticNovember!

Every November the local and global Groundswell Community unite to make small accessible shifts in our daily single-use plastic consumption, which creates huge waves of self-love and sea-love for mother ocean and groundswell surfsisters overcoming trauma and it’s mental health side effects through the support of surf therapy.

It’s Official, we’re registered in the UK!
Meet Natalie, our remarkable surfsister who spearheaded the foundation of GROUNDSWELL COMMUNITY PROJECT UK. Programs start in October 2020!

I have been grieving lately; for friends, family, and frankly for the world. We all are. During this time of Covid-19 and racial and social injustice, as a country, and as a world, we are collectively grieving. Social Media has brought the world to our fingertips, and the mass amounts of negative news stories tend to dominate. Some inspire change, but most just reminds us of all of the troubles that we cannot control.

Femicide, The B&W Photo Challenge, and Groundswell

Throughout the past week, social media feeds, particularly on Instagram, have been flooded with photos of women reclaiming their power, their identity, supporting each other, and glow in the fun of sharing images of themselves.

Tracey Chester, LMFT & Surf Therapist Intern in North San Diego County writes about the pandemic, racial unrest, fear, confusion, and the great pain our society is in and how we can enter into it.

Surf Therapy Intern Tracey’s story of motherhood, chronic, pain, and healing through Mother Ocean, paired with her story told through the eyes of her daughter.

A powerful and beautiful reflection on life and Mother Ocean’s beauty, and her effect on our mental health and wellbeing.