🧠 1. Individual therapy

One-on-one therapy is a core service that helps athletes process and manage psychological challenges, including:

• Stress, anxiety & depression related to competition, travel, and isolation.

• Adjustment issues such as identity changes due to injury, aging, or retirement.

• Trauma or grief from accidents, losses, or personal life events.

• Substance use concerns and coping strategies.
  These sessions use evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, mindfulness strategies) to build emotional regulation and coping skills.

👥 2. Group Sessions and Peer Support

Group therapy or support groups allow athletes to connect with others facing similar challenges focusing on:

• Shared experiences and emotional support

• Skill building in a community context

• Peer accountability and normalization of mental health challenges
  Group formats are often complementary to individual work and can be especially valuable for athletes who feel isolated by their lifestyle.

📱 3. Flexible & Accessible Options

Many rodeo focused sessions include:

• Virtual therapy — ideal for athletes on the road.

• Self-guided mental wellness tools (stress management, sleep support, coping exercises).

🧑‍⚕️ 4. Crisis Intervention & Immediate Support

Social workers and therapists can provide:

• Crisis response and safety planning

• Connection to emergency resources when risk of harm is present

• Support for urgent personal challenges (housing, finances, substance concerns)
  This is especially useful in high-stress periods like injury recovery or personal crisis.

📈 5. Life Skills & Transition Support

Beyond purely psychological symptoms, social workers help with:

• Career transition counseling — particularly planning for life after rodeo

• Identity work when athletic performance has defined self-worth

• Life management skills such as stress resilience, scheduling, and work-life balance
  These services recognize that mental health intersects with broader life challenges athletes face.

• School-Life Balance Support – Helping rodeo athletes balance academic responsibilities with training and competition schedules.

• Stress & Burnout Management – Coping strategies for high-pressure environments.

🤝 6. Family & Relationship Support

including:

• Family counseling to help support systems understand athlete stress

• Communication and relationship skills
  This kind of support strengthens the athlete’s broader environment.

7. Injury & Recovery Support

• Emotional guidance during injuries, setbacks, and return-to-competition.