The OisF Survivor Program for Women
The OisF Survivor Program for Women is led by Casey Mauro, a holistic therapy and wellness practitioner, along with many other amazing healers, facilitators and wellness providers from the community.
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What is The OisF Survivor Program all about?
The OisF offers year-round programming for survivors of abuse and/or domestic violence, creating a safe space to heal, connect, and reclaim their voices. Through holistic practices and community, we are creating ripples that make waves of change—within ourselves and beyond.
Please see below for a description of each "season", including what each season's programming entails and when and where sessions will be held. You are encouraged to apply and participate in as many OisF seasons of programming as you would like. An application must be submitted for each season in which you wish to participate.
Apply today and join our community of support and sea sisters—with the opportunity to attend various OisF-led events with other survivors and Program participants throughout the year!
Who is eligible to apply for this Program?
This Program is open to women who have suffered from abuse or been exposed to domestic violence. Women ages 18 and up are encouraged to apply. All applicants are asked to please commit to attend all of a given season's sessions, if possible (barring unexpected circumstances, of course).
Does this Program provide mental health therapy?
No. The OisF believes in the many healing benefits of the sea and in the community of women that we are building. However, The OisF's Survivor Program for Women is not therapy, nor should it be a substitute for professional counseling or mental health services. Our activities are designed to foster healing, confidence, and connection, they do not involve licensed therapy or clinical treatment. We encourage participants to seek support from qualified mental health professionals if they need therapeutic care. Should you be in need of any recommendations for mental health providers or other counseling services in the area, please visit our Resources page at TheOisF.org.
To be considered for this Program, please apply here. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is March 3, 2025.
What is the cost of this Program?
- Spring Program: A season of renewal and self-discovery, spring programming invites you to heal and grow in sisterhood through creative expression, movement, and mindfulness.
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EVENT |
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Ground & Gather - Breathwork & Meditation (with Sue Rebmann, LSW) |
March 6th |
5:30-7:30pm |
Spring Lake Heights |
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Astrology for the New Year (with Vibe Sessions with Kate) |
March 20th |
5:30-7:30pm |
Point Pleasant |
| Warrior Within |
March 27th |
7:00-8:30pm |
Belmar |
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Seeds of Sunshine (with Kate Strakosch) |
April 3rd |
5:30-7:30pm |
Manasquan |
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Awaken & Connect with Cacao (with Casey Mauro) |
May 1st |
5:30-7:30pm |
Sea Girt |
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Waves of Spring (at American Dream) |
May 22nd |
7:30-9:30pm |
East Rutherford |
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Summer Program: Surfing is at the heart of our summer program, offering you the chance to build confidence, resilience, and connection. Through time in the water and on the beach together we overcome challenges, embracing the power of the ocean, and experience the beauty and support that nature provides us.
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EVENT |
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Surf & Sand Therapy |
June 12th |
4:30-7:30pm |
Spring Lake |
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Surf & Sand Therapy |
June 26th |
4:30-7:30pm |
Spring Lake |
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Surf & Sand Therapy |
July 10th |
4:30-7:30pm |
Spring Lake |
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Surf & Sand Therapy |
July 24th |
4:30-7:30pm |
Spring Lake |
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Surf & Sand Therapy |
Aug 7th |
4:30-7:30pm |
Spring Lake |
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Surf & Sand Therapy |
Aug 21st |
4:30-7:30pm |
Spring Lake |
- Fall / Winter Program: As the seasons shift, we slow down and turn inward. Fall and winter programming provides space for reflection, restoration, and transformation through shared experiences in nature, moments of stillness, and the warmth of community, reminding us that healing happens together.
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We are Raising Awareness ...We are Empowering ...We are Healing
Testimonials
- This program was a much appreciated step on my journey to healing. The instructors were so kind and patient. Getting in the water each session was fun as well as therapeutic. I cannot ever thank the OisF enough for allowing me to be a part of this program and will forever be grateful I was a part of it.
- The OisF is a place to heal a place to grow and a place to develop a sense of empowerment as a women as we ride the waves of life!!
- I have learned and gained so much from this experience. Learning how to surf and actually surfing was an inexplainable healing experience. I am so grateful to the team for creating such a safe and enjoyable place to heal and grow.
- This program was incredible. I enjoyed every minute and would love to join again next year. It gave me so much support, skills and empowerment for my life.
- I loved the program. Getting to be in the water and also learn new life skills was amazing. It was much more than I expected and would participate again without a doubt.
- I did not have any expectations for the group and was curious about what it would be like. I can’t tell you how much I have learned and grew from this experience. I would definitely be intersted in joining the program next year it would mean so much to me as support in my life is so much needed at this stage of healing.
