Supporting Therapy Through a Proactive Approach
Mental illness is on the rise, affecting nearly 1 in every 4 Americans. Thus, millions are turning to therapy to find the support they need. At EMI, we collaborate with therapists by supporting every individual in the ecosystem, regardless of their mental health status, ensuring everyone has the tools to navigate challenges before they arise.
Mental Health Basics
Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), licensed in the respective competencies and approaches, work closely with individuals to enhance self-awareness, develop coping strategies, improve relationships, encourage behavioral change, support personal growth, address trauma and healing, foster independence, and promote well-being. See more here https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-therapist-2672019.
Throughout the course of therapy–whether one-on-one or in a group–individuals struggling from mental illness benefit by building resilience, improving relationship skills, coping with symptoms effectively, shifting perception and behaviors that hold them back, and setting clear goals. See more here at https://mhanational.org/therapy.
Getting Ahead of the Issue
The unfortunate reality is that MHPs are stretched thin. The State of Mental Health in America reports that there are nearly 340 individuals per one MHP–an estimate that may even be optimistic given the rising demand for care. See here: https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america. At EMI, we aim to support both MHPs and individuals by addressing challenges before they become crises.
Our Proactive Approach
If 1 in 4 Americans are dealing with mental illness, that means that 3 of 4 are currently stable or even flourishing right now. At EMI, our goal is to support these individuals by equipping them with tools to deal with adversity before it arises. Through our StepBack Sessions, individuals develop self-awareness, enhance communication, build stronger connections, and learn tools to manage stress, change their behaviors, and overcome challenges. By fostering resilience proactively, we help lighten the load on MHPs while empowering individuals to lead healthier, more connected lives.
Partnering With Us
As we share the differentiators of our approach with coaches and administrators, we encounter both excitement and resistance—excitement because it's exactly what coaches seek, and resistance because it's different. By partnering with us, you can be on the forefront of a unique and additive approach to sport psychology. Here is a quick recap of our approach.
Team-Centered: We prioritize team-level conversations—focusing on relevant mental skills while embedding them within team culture.
Coach-Driven: We save you time by breaking down holistic sport psychology topics into engaging, impactful sessions that are easy to facilitate.
Non-Teaching: We emphasize discussion and communication as learning mediums. You don't need to be an expert—just someone committed to understanding and supporting your team.
Integrative and Sustainable: Because you facilitate the sessions, you can integrate what was learned in each session into practice and sustain progress in and out of season.
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