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The ocean has long been a place where people seek refuge, clarity, and healing. Today, this natural connection is being combined with a powerful psychological approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people improve their mental health. Surf and ocean therapy programs are growing worldwide, offering structured support for veterans, young people, trauma survivors, and those recovering from addiction. These therapies use the ocean’s calming presence alongside ACT’s...

In July, Phil Owen participated in a promotional photo shoot with Greene King Brewery, showcasing their support for grassroots sports clubs through the Proud To Pitch In funding. This initiative has significantly impacted local communities, especially organizations like Ocean Therapy, which has enhanced its programs for the over 50's 'Silver Surf Club.' In this post, we will discuss the value of grassroots sports, the vital role of funding, and the joy that surfing provides to members of the...

There's something almost mystical about the way surfers speak of the ocean. They talk about "getting their fix," needing to be "in the water," describing an almost gravitational pull toward the coast. For years, this seemed like poetic exaggeration—until science caught up with what ocean lovers have always known. The emerging field of surf therapy, supported by groundbreaking research into our neurological relationship with water, is revealing that the ocean's healing power is far more than...