Community Resources
to support our community in this time of covid-19 and beyond
We’re in this together.
The list below was specifically curated to support our community in this time. With the current state of the world, now more than ever our mental, physical, and collective health are in need of love and support. Please lean into the resources below and check back for updates as the list expands.
Sending you huge waves of love and healing,
Groundswell Community Project
Resources for Working Towards Liberation
therapy resources
Resource list provided by our Board President with her favorite Books, Articles, Podcasts, Movies, Courses, & Organizations to deepen your understanding and work towards liberation.
Licensed professionals, hotlines, specific professional mental health clinics
Dana Nielsen MA, LMFT - Wild Woman Therapy
Erica Edwards LMFT - Groundswell Bay Area
Melissa Brohner-Schneider LMFT - Groundswell LA Surf Therapy Facilitator
Natalie Small LMFT - Groundswell Founder
resources in times of crisis
San Diego Suicide Crisis Hotline
San Diego NAMI Crisis Warm Line & Website
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you are sheltered in with an abuser, here are resources that can provide immediate help:
Becky’s House Website & 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline or dial 211
Sexual Assault Hotline & Website
Navigating Financial Help When Leaving An Abusive Relationship
“Technology, Teens, and Domestic Violence” Informational Resource Page
self-care resources
Virtual classes, workshops, yoga, reiki, life coaches, meditation
books/podcasts
Surf therapy and mental health literature and resources
Readings:
Global Journal of Community Psychological Practices - Surf Therapy Edition
International Surf Therapy Organization Research Page
Dychtwald, Ken (1986). Bodymind. New York: Penguin
Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. New York: Viking.
Moore, T. (1994). Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life. New York, New York: HarperPerennial.
Herman, J. L. (1997). Trauma and recovery. New York: BasicBooks.
Miller, J. B. (1976). Toward a new psychology of women. Boston: Beacon Press.
Nichols, Wallace J (2014) Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do.
Shop
Female- and ocean-minded businesses that are offering discount codes or givebacks to support Groundswell
ReVessel: Reusable Bento Boxes
Hakuna Wear: Swimwear and surf wear for women and men that stays put and has pockets with key loops. Made with recycled fabrics or geoprene, and responsibly-sources materials.
Sawyer: Portable water filtration systems to help support plastic-free living!
Moon Cup: Menstrual cup that has a buy-on-give-one giveback program to increase accessibility to sustainable products for different populations.
Kassia Surf: KASSIA is Freedom and Empowerment. Wetsuits for mermaids made of superior quality, life-enriching, enlightening functional future flavor with a classic feel.
