"The Athlete Mindset: Supporting the Wellness of Student Athletes"
A Yale Child Study Center Virtual Parent Support Workshop
Session Description
Student athletes today are growing up in an increasingly high-pressure sports culture, where the drive to excel can sometimes outpace their physical and emotional readiness. This workshop explores the unique mental and emotional challenges young athletes face and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to foster resilience, balance, and confidence—both on and off the field.
The key learning objectives of this workshop are to:
- Understand the pressures, stressors, and emotional experiences of student athletes
- Learn to identify when stress, anxiety, or perfectionism may be negatively impacting student-athletes
- Discover practical ways to help student-athletes develop coping skills, confidence, and a growth mindset
- Learn how to encourage student-athletes to explore interests beyond sports and develop a well-rounded sense of self
Sign up for this session via the registration button on this page, and be sure to include your full name and e-mail address to receive confirmation and a Zoom link. Please note that this session will not be recorded.
Upcoming Workshops
This workshop is part of a free virtual support series for parents and caregivers this summer, offered by Yale Child Study Center (YCSC). Visit the links below to learn more about two additional sessions in the series.
- July 31, 2025: Navigating Parenting Challenges in a World of Disconnection
- August 14, 2025: The Athlete Mindset: Supporting the Wellness of Student Athletes
A variety of virtual and in-person mental health and wellness workshops for parents, families, and professionals are available through the center’s office in Westport, Conn. These workshops are available for PTA/PTO groups, other parent and community organizations, and schools. Presentations can be adapted and individualized based on the needs of the setting or participants. View available topics and send an e-mail inquiry or call 203-785-7379 to learn more about content and costs or to schedule a session.