Mental Wellness & Sport Psychology - Kansas State University Athletics

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Mental Wellness

K-State Athletics is committed to the promotion of a holistic approach to wellness for its student athletes and staff which is evident by the creation of the Mental Wellness and Sport Psychology Department, directed by Anne Weese, Ph.D. The mental wellness department is primarily focused on providing mental health counseling to K-State student-athletes by delivering one-on-one, confidential psychotherapy. The goal of the department is to provide each student athlete with the opportunity for personal, performance, relational, and academic growth and success. In addition to individual counseling, the mental wellness department also works with teams to enhance cohesion, leadership, goal-setting, and other team-building skills.

Services offered by the Mental Wellness and Sport Psychology department include:

Personal counseling
Group counseling
Performance enhancement consultation
Team building
Consultation with coaches and staff
Crisis intervention services
Leadership development
Career exploration and counseling
Collaboration with athletic trainers, sports medicine physicians, and psychiatrists
Promotion of diversity and inclusion efforts
Managing the effects of injury
Biofeedback training

Sport Psychology

Here at K-State, sport psychology is the science of performance excellence. It is about understanding and applying the mind in ways that maximize human potential. The overall goals of sport psychology are to help student-athletes and teams perform at their best, make the most out of their experiences at K-State, and prepare them for lifelong success. Sport psychology takes on a variety of forms with players, coaches and teams that range from brief consultations to longer, more individualized sessions. The sessions are generally instructional, collaborative, and solution-focused. Mental training sessions could include topics such as concentration, confidence, and composure during pressure.

Mental Performance Guide

K-State ATH, Career Development, Life after sport workshop

Mental Wellness and Sports Psychology staff

LOCATION

The Sport Psychology Office is located in the Morrison Family Mental Wellness Center on the second floor of the Morris Family Olympic Training Center. Parking and entrance can be made from the West lot (Gate 3) in front of Morgan Family Arena/Morris Family Olympic Training Center.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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