Rob is a Waves of Wellness' Lead facilitator, with a professional background in mental health - having graduated with an Honours Degree in Psychology from the University of Sydney.
Rob began volunteering as a Surf Mentor with Waves of Wellness towards the end of his psychology degree and has been working as a program facilitator in Sydney ever since.
Rob’s core passions in mental health include providing accessible and equitable therapy and psychoeducation, promoting healthy lifestyle practices and increasing mental health literacy among the general population across Australia.
These passions align directly with the missions of WOW.
IN THIS EPISODE:
· What is WOW and how did the foundation get started (1.00)
· Combining clinical mental health therapy and surfing (2.53)
· The growth of the WOW program (4.09)
· Where does funding come from (4.50)
· Who can apply to be a participant in the programs (5.53)
· Expanding the mental health tool kit (8.60)
· Social connection as a core value (10.39)
· Vulnerability and breaking down the ‘four walls’ theory therapy (13.36)
· Learning what works for you in strengthening your mental health tool kit (20.20)
· The bullshit barrier – the line where the water meets the sand (22.58)
· Where is the WOW foundation expanding next and hub sites (23.30)
· Fostering connections within the community (25.37)
· Plank up the volume (27.07)
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