The goal of the session is to build a sense of self-efficacy and self-confidence in the participants through clinical psychology group-based discussions and team connection. The unique volunteer community created through the JMMF also supports the therapeutic experience for each participant. The youth who attend Ocean Therapy sessions have had a variety of challenges in their lives, some of which include physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse, victims and witnesses of domestic violence, gang warfare and many are living in foster care. Whatever their situation, we “meet them where they are at”, replace fear and anxiety with excitement, replace negative memories with positive ones and help them achieve their goal of riding a wave so they will have the confidence to set and achieve their goals in other areas of life.