Overview
Experience rapid healing through a unique blend of surfing and therapy. Our transformative retreats will help you overcome obstacles, master your balance, and thrive in life. And don’t worry, you don’t need to know how to surf—that’s part of the fun.
In our supportive environment, you will experience profound breakthroughs and accelerated recovery from past traumas. Our holistic approach, focusing on mind, body, and fun, empowers you to transform unconscious traumas into conscious understanding. With a toolkit of positive strategies and a diverse community, you’ll find opportunities for growth and positive change. Whether recovering from addiction, dealing with PTSD, or facing childhood issues, you are not alone. Resurface is dedicated to helping you every step of the way.
Activities include: movement practice, psycho-education, surfing, group therapy, mindfulness, and relaxation. There is plenty of time in between sessions to connect, reflect and enjoy the local culture. Accommodation and all meals are included.
Highlights
Movement Practice
Prepare for the day ahead by enhancing your openness and capacity for learning. Discover healing through gentle exercises that connect you to your body and help you understand its signals, fostering control and boosting self-esteem.
Psycho Education
Gain valuable insights and foster self-compassion with our daily workshops. Understand the “why” behind your experiences and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate your journey of transformation.
Surfing Lesson
Experience the transformative power of surfing to enhance problem-solving and productivity. This powerful practice supports therapy, unlocking your potential and driving profound personal growth.
Group Therapy
Heal in a supportive community. Explore pivotal moments from your past with compassionate peer support, fostering deep personal growth, uncovering powerful insights, and transforming your life.
Memory Consolidation
End your day with Non Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR), aiding memory consolidation and promoting deep relaxation. Feel calm and rejuvenated, ready to continue your healing journey.
Itinerary
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Saturday
Arrivals & Introductions
Dinner
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Sunday
07.15-8.00: Movement Practise the roof terrace
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Body stretching, Mindfulness, Meditation
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Monday
07.15-8.00: Movement Practise the roof terrace
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Body stretching, Mindfulness, Meditation
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Tuesday
07.15-8.00: Movement Practise the roof terrace
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Body stretching, Mindfulness, Meditation
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Wednesday
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-17.00: Cultural trip to Imsouane (includes lunch and optional surfing)
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Thursday
07.15-8.00: Movement Practise the roof terrace
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Body stretching, Mindfulness, Meditation
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Friday
07.15-8.00: Movement Practise the roof terrace
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Body stretching, Mindfulness, Meditation
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Saturday
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education & Group Therapy session
10.30-15.00: Depart
Riad Dar Haven
Accommodation
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Devon, Holwell retreat provides an ideal setting for Resurface’s transformative surf therapy retreats. Surrounded by rolling hills and close to the coast, this peaceful sanctuary offers participants the space to unwind, connect deeply with nature, and rejuvenate through the power of the ocean. Holwell’s welcoming environment, coupled with Resurface’s expertly guided surf therapy, fosters mental clarity, resilience, and inner peace, creating an immersive retreat experience designed to support meaningful personal growth.
All room options are full board, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments.
While single room options are available, we encourage participants to share rooms as part of the healing process. We hope that you will generate new connections, a sense of community and an opportunity to process the day’s events with someone on a more private level.
Meet your hosts
Josh Dickson
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Josh Dickson, the founder of Resurface, leads our retreats and guides clients on their journey of self-discovery and growth. With his unique talent for delivering psycho-education and group therapy, Josh creates a profound impact, fostering a deep sense of trust and safety. His authentic approach and expertise ensure that every individual feels supported and understood.
As a leading psychologist specialising in trauma and recovery, Josh draws on over 15 years of experience in positive psychology—the science of human flourishing. His dedication and skill in guiding clients from surviving to thriving make him a seasoned expert who delivers incredible results. At Resurface, Josh’s compassionate and effective methods help individuals overcome challenges and achieve lasting transformation.
MSc., EMDR (acc.), EMDR Consultant, Clinical Director.
Barnaby Hosking
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At Resurface, Barnaby plays a pivotal role in guiding clients through the Memory Consolidation and Relaxation part of our method. As a trained NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) and Yoga Nidra practitioner, Barnaby creates a serene space for clients to unwind and relax, helping them to integrate the insights gained during the day. His compassionate approach ensures that every individual feels safe, supported, and cared for throughout their journey.
Barnaby is the co-founder of Dalston Clay, a social enterprise ceramic studio in East London, dedicated to creative wellbeing. As a practicing artist and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) teacher, he combines artistic expertise with therapeutic practice. His passion for the therapeutic effects of art-making and mindfulness drives his commitment to helping individuals overcome trauma and build resilience.
What's Included?
Included
Accommodation
3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
Daily yoga classes
Luggage storage
Pre and post retreat support from our team
Transportation during the retreat
Wifi connection
Specialised workshops
Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
Surf lessons with our instructors
Not included
Travel insurance
Travel costs
Additional treatments
Additional activities not included in the itinerary
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When does the retreat start and finish?
Guests arrive the afternoon/evening of the Saturday (dinner is provided). The first day of therapeutic activity is the Sunday.
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What airport should I fly to?
The nearest airport is Agadir. Most clients will be arriving in the evening and all transfers are taken care of to and from Agadir.
Easyjet flies to Agadir on Saturdays and the flights arrive in the evening from Manchester and London Gatwick.
Ryan Air has changed their flights to Fridays and Sundays from London Stansted.
You can also fly to Marrakesh and get a taxi from there (this is not included in the price). The taxi journey is about 3 hours.
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Do I have to know how to surf?
Not at all. We welcome people of all abilities from complete beginners to seasoned professionals. Most people come without knowing how to surf.
In Morocco we work with the legendary Youness Arhbi.
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Do I need to rent surf equipment?
No, all equipment is provided. Before the retreat starts we will contact you to measure up wetsuits and any other surf needs you might have. we have an array of soft and hardboards for you to use.
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Do I Need Insurance?
Yes. All participants need travel insurance to attend the retreats. Surfing is usually included in all travel insurance policies.
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Do I have to share a room?
Although sharing a room isn’t compulsory, it is highly recommended. There is limited availability for single room occupancy and the price is higher. Sharing rooms is encouraged as this allows for greater bonding, a sense of connection and community, and allows you to off load in a more intimate way at the end of the day. We take great care in selecting appropriate room-mates and do our best to suit your needs.
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I am a potential referring clinician - how will Resurface help?
It is not unusual for clients to become blocked in conventional therapy. This can take the form of evasion, resistance, changes in cognitive patterns and a general malaise or disappointment in the therapeutic process. Resurface offers a chance to give clients a boost or an accelerated change, away from the constraints of their regular life, and inject some new found enthusiasm into their lives. Often what is needed is a more holistic, integrative experience alongside that of 1-2-1 therapy to give a new context of understanding and a more creative approach to life.
The therapeutic approach at Resurface rests on the notion that we are an indistinct integration of body and mind, with any positive change in a client determined by looking at, accessing and invigorating both aspects of body and mind. Therefore we integrate evidence-based interventions that foster and develop both the cognitive and the somatic, concurrently expanding the introspective and interoceptive skills of each person attending.
The Resurface retreats are intensive and include interoceptive activities (TF-yoga and HRV training), psycho-education, body awareness and physical activity, flow states (surfing), experiential group therapy and mindfulness. Our aim is to return your client to you more engaged, energised, more hopeful, having let go of some of their heavy burdens and ready to progress in their therapeutic process with you.
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Do I need to provide medical information?
On booking your stay on the programme we will contact you to gather any psychological and physical information that you wish us to have.
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Is there an age limit for attending the programme?
Yes, participants must be 18 or over unless accompanied by an adult.
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What is your drink and drug policy?
We ask that people refrain from drinking or any form of using on the retreats to create a safe place for people to recover. If you are doing anything illegal we have the right to ask you to leave.
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