By Erin Finn, MD, MPH Shame is a heavy emotion. It aches the heart, weighs us down, stifles hope, paralyzes forward motion. Further, shame is silent, thriving in isolation and secrecy. And worst of all, it spirals us into its grip as we sink ever deeper into its hold. We …
By Dylan Steele, U-M Cheer As a student-athlete at the University of Michigan I quickly learned that name, image, and likeness (NIL) is shaping the world of college athletics today. Several businesses are beginning to see the value in creating NIL sponsorship opportunities with student-athletes due to an NCAA rule …
Athletes Connected caught up with women’s gymnastics national champion (2021), AAI award winner (2022), and Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) Mental Health Liaison Natalie Wojcik. Natalie is a 5th-year senior in the School of Social Work and graduate intern with the Athletic Counseling Team. Natalie shares her academic and athletic journey …
By Alex Black, MSW The transition from undergrad to graduate school can be exciting as you start to focus on a curated skill set that will shape your future career path, but can also become challenging for various reasons, especially as a student-athlete. It is important to acknowledge that everyone has …
By Eliza Beird, LLMSW, Ehrenberg Family Athletic Counseling Fellow We live in a world where pandemics are a reality. The prevalence of mental health concerns amongst college students has been rising over the past few years (SAMHSA, 2021). The global temperatures are increasing (Lindsey & Dahlman, 2021). Our University is on …
