Hi Everyone, This year I have the honor of being the chair of the Big Sky Conference Mental Health Subcommittee. We have an amazing team that is creating unique, thoughtful and relevant mental health programming for our student-athletes and athletics communities. Below you’ll find our mission statement, Mental Health Strategies/Tools, and the first recording of … Continue reading ICYMI: Coping with Quarantine, Social Distancing, Uncertainty and Anxiety in a Time of COVID
Author: Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli
Dr. Petruzzelli is clinical sport psychologist and certified mindfulness meditation teacher located in Sacramento, California. She works with elite athletes and sport teams across the country. She is competitive athlete herself and enjoys practicing yoga, spending time with her family and traveling.
Student-Athlete Back To School Mental Health Tips
Welcome back Hornets! Here are 6 Mental Health Tips that will help you adjust to this new way of schooling and sport. We are here as a family and community to help each other. Use your resources, use your support systems and create opportunities for daily joy. “One study tracked the Stanford University basketball team … Continue reading Student-Athlete Back To School Mental Health Tips
Judgement, Compassion and Kanye West
Imagine (or reflect on) one of the most difficult times of your life. It’s difficult, confusing, and you know something is not right. You’re deep in pain. Now imagine that this time in your life is (in part) displayed for the whole world to see- on social media. Imagine people “commenting” the most hurtful, misdirected … Continue reading Judgement, Compassion and Kanye West
Mental Health Resources For Black Student-Athletes
To the Black student-athletes, coaches, colleagues, and community. I see you. I hear you. I support you. You matter. I am dedicated to amplifying your voices, educating myself on your lived experiences, and standing against systematic racism and bigotry, both now and moving forward. It is our duty to create an equitable and inclusive environment. … Continue reading Mental Health Resources For Black Student-Athletes
