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waterloop #10: Sean Swentek on Surfing as Therapy
waterloop #10: Sean Swentek on Surfing as Therapy
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Dec 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sean Swentek is Executive Director of A Walk On Water and a member of the Board of Directors for the International Surf Therapy Organization. In this episode Sean discusses the use of surfing as therapy for a wide range of issues including children with special needs, individuals with disabilities, veterans coping with PTSD, and people with mental health challenges. He explains how surf therapy also positively impacts family and friends that attend, as well as the volunteers themselves. Sean talks about the existing research on the benefits of surf therapy and efforts to expand the science.
Released:
Dec 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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