The Stoke is Contagious.
Coast to Coast Counseling & swell-ness (grin) understands the power and grounding effect of being in the water. The feeling of the swell, tides, sensations of the water on the skin, and surf create a feeling of one-ness with our environment. This experience embodies the principles of ecopsychology and grounding associated with mindfulness.
Share the Stoke is conducted by Coast to Coast Counseling & Wellness’ Resident in Counseling, Josh Holland. Josh holds a masters degree in Counseling and certification as a substance abuse counselor. Josh introduced standup paddle-boarding to the Hampton Roads and Outerbanks area, and is one of the top stand up paddle surfers in the region with numerous championships at national events. He has competed professionally, and chooses to spend his time in the water enjoying the soul of surfing, spreading his love for the water.
Josh has specialized training in ecopsychology, mindfulness body-oriented therapy, grounding techniques and cognitive restructuring. He has extensive experience working with neuro-divergent children in the water as well as adults.
Josh’s currently focuses “Share the Stoke” with adolescents with an emphasis on addressing emotional dysregulation, anxiety and confidence. These event will also allow participants to learn principles of surfing, experiencing surfing and engage in deep breathing, grounding and other mindfulness-based techniques in the water.
These are individual experiences for all participants, and a re-occuring group experience for patients and clientele.
Please connect with us if you are interested in more information about these events.