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Beyond the Icepack: Trauma-Informed Sports Culture

Course # 76631
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Beyond the Icepack: Trauma-Informed Sports Culture

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Nov 18, 2025 12:00 PM – 2:15 PM

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Athletes are often celebrated for their physical endurance, but the emotional and psychological injuries they carry are frequently overlooked.

This workshop explores how trauma, including adverse childhood experiences, identity-based trauma, and environmental stressors, show up in athletic spaces and impact injury risk, behavior, and performance.

We will examine how traditional responses to athlete challenges tend to focus on symptoms rather than root causes, often missing the deeper context behind behaviors labeled as "noncompliant," "lazy," or "distracted." Participants will be introduced to the foundations of trauma-informed care and its application to sport settings, including athletic programs, training environments, and schools. Using real-world case examples and interactive discussions, the workshop will offer actionable strategies for coaches, personal trainers, educators, and clinicians to promote healing-centered engagement, build psychological safety, and help athletes thrive beyond the icepack.

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH, School of Social Work, and the NC AHEC Program.

Audience

Mental Health Professionals, including School Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Case Managers, and other professionals who work with athletes or are interested in this topic

Objectives

check Identify signs of trauma responses within schools, counseling centers, athletic and performance settings, such as emotional dysregulation, avoidance, and somatic complaints
check Describe how trauma-informed principles may be integrated into coaching practices, team policies, and clinical treatment plans to foster emotional safety and healing
check Implement a trauma-informed lens when responding to athlete challenges, shifting from a punishment-focused approach to one that emphasizes empathy, healing, and accountability
check Explain how trauma and identity-based stress can increase injury vulnerability and influence athlete behavior, particularly in high-pressure environments
check Discuss practical strategies—such as grounding techniques, language reframing, and behavior context mapping—that can be adapted for use during practices, counseling sessions, or classroom discussions

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$49.00

Applies 8/28/25–11/11/25

Early Registration Fee- Peer Support Specialist

$29.00

Applies 8/28/25–11/11/25

Registration Fee

$64.00

Applies 11/12/25–11/18/25

Registration Fee- Peer Support Specialist

$44.00

Applies 11/12/25–11/18/25

Available Credits

CEU .200

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.20 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 2.000

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 2.00 Contact Hours.

NBCC Hours 2.000


Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5514. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MAHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 2.00 hours

Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists 2.000

MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 2.00 hours Category A.

Speakers

Shaquilla Jones-Love, MSW, LCSW

Sessions

Beyond the Icepack: Trauma-Informed Sports Culture

11/18 12:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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