Sport psychology
As athletes, you put your body on the line every day. You spend a lot of time in the gym, train hard, push through adversity, and show up to improve every single day. This is the norm- it’s what is expected. You might not think twice when you are impacted by overuse or injury- you follow the rehab protocols and get your body back in shape, ready to perform again.
We should expect the same for our mental and emotional health, but it’s usually not the case. We often are told to ‘suck it up’ or that it’s ‘not a big deal.’ We call ourselves weak if we have trouble keeping up, or think there is something wrong with us for struggling. The truth is everyone, including student-athletes can experience difficulties and challenges in their daily life. Student-athletes manage a lot of pressure, expectations, goals and deadlines. Rather than expecting that nothing will ever impact you, creating a plan and calling in supports can be a helpful way to manage whatever challenges come your way.
The Sport Psychology team is here to support you whether you are looking to level up your game, cope with life stress, or deal with serious mental health concerns. We believe that in order for you to perform your best, you need to be and feel your best.
Information for student-athletes:
Individual sessions: Private and confidential, these virtual or in-person sessions are with you and a provider. You’ll discuss what is impacting you and co-create a plan to help you build tools and strategies to help you be your best in and out of sport.
Group or team sessions: Single or multi-session plans to help with team culture/unity, mental health and well-being (e.g., emotion regulation, self-care, mentally healthy habits), and performance strategies (e.g., visualization, effective relaxation, self-talk) can be initiated by coaching staff or athletes.
For confidential support, please fill out the intake form below:
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Additional supports and resources for student-athletes:
Bisons Crisis Response Plan
Bison Sports UM Learn
UM Student Supports
UM Student Counselling Centre
UM Sexual Violence Resource Centre
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