Stoked On Life Palm Beach Corp

Overview

Stoked On Life Palm Beach Corp is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing ocean and surf therapy to individuals struggling with mental health and substance use issues. Founded in Palm Beach, Florida, the organization aims to harness the therapeutic benefits of the ocean, incorporating mindfulness and Blue Mind Theory into its interventions.

Mission

The mission of Stoked On Life Palm Beach Corp is to provide, promote, and research ocean and surf therapy as an experiential intervention for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The organization strives to make these services accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic status.

Programs and Services

Stoked On Life offers surf therapy sessions that combine land-based clinical therapy with experiential therapy in the ocean. These sessions are facilitated by licensed clinicians and expert surf instructors who use mindfulness and flow skills to engage participants. Each session typically involves a ninety-minute group format, starting with land instruction and mindfulness activities, followed by surfing, and concluding with a land-based processing activity with a clinician.

The organization also provides a Blue Mind Curriculum, an evidence-based program that uses the ocean environment to enhance mental well-being. This curriculum includes benefits such as increased mindfulness, enhanced self-efficacy, activation of the "flow" state, reduced cravings, and alleviation of symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, and insomnia.

Groundswell Surf Therapy

Stoked On Life incorporates the Groundswell Surf Therapy curriculum, which focuses on creating safer and braver spaces for healing and self-expression. This approach cultivates a sense of community and belonging among participants.

Leadership and Team

The organization was co-founded by Allison Bishop Berner, a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in addressing substance use disorders and mental health issues. The team includes therapists specializing in various mental health areas, such as addiction, trauma, and mood disorders, as well as expert surf instructors.

Partnerships and Support

Stoked On Life collaborates with treatment centers and first responders, offering tailored programs to serve diverse needs. The organization appreciates the support of various partners and donors who help fund its mission to provide accessible mental health services.

Structure

Stoked On Life Palm Beach Corp operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, relying on donations and support from the community to fulfill its mission.