Webinar - Empower and Elevate: An Unapologetic Guide to Supporting Black Athlete Mental Health

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

1:45 - 3:00 pm Eastern

6:45 - 8:00 pm UTC

Members: $35

Students: $25

Non-Members: $50

SPEAKERS

Chelsi Battle, PhD, Auburn University

Breigh Jones-Coplin, PsyD, University of Denver, USA Track and Field

Read more about the speakers.

OVERVIEW

This webinar, conducted by Black, female early-career sport practitioners, aims to delve into the unique mental health challenges and needs of Black athletes. Recognizing the intersectionality of race, gender, age, and professional identity, this webinar addresses how racial dynamics impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black athletes in competitive collegiate and professional sport environments.

Through a combination of research insights, practical strategies, and personal reflections, this presentation will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities at the intersection of race, mental health, and sports. It is designed to be an enlightening experience for sport psychologists, coaches, athletic administrators, and anyone interested in the holistic wellbeing of athletes.

The webinar is not just a learning opportunity but also a call to action for all stakeholders in sports to foster environments that are supportive, inclusive, and responsive to the mental health needs of Black athletes.

Battle

Jones-Coplin

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

Gain insight to the best, culturally competent practices for supporting the mental health of Black athletes, inclusive of recognizing specific stressors and mental health challenges
Examine systemic barriers and the potential for racial bias in mental health support systems
Explore the broader implications of effectively supporting Black athletes' mental health, including the impact of athletic performance, long-term mental wellbeing, and the role of mental health support in fostering inclusive and equitable sporting environments

CE CREDIT

This program has been approved for 1.25 CEUs in the area of Diversity to partially meet the continuing education recertification requirement for Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPC).

PROGRAM FORMAT

You can attend an AASP webinar from your home or office. All you need is an internet connection. You can see the presentation slides on your computer or mobile device, and listen to the audio through your device, or call in with a phone. Registrants will be provided with login information the day prior to the session. The webinar will also be archived for those who wish to watch it at a later date.

ARCHIVED WEBINARS

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