Surviving Sports: Professional Well-Being in Athletic Training

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Abstract:
Given the increased focus on well-being in the sport environment, it is logical to also attend to the well-being of healthcare professionals working with student-athletes. The athletic trainer´s work environment has a wide range of job demands that can represent challenges to well-being. Approximately 30% of athletic trainers report symptoms of burnout, and burnout is a symptom of these systemic challenges. Factors such as perception of stress and social support appear to be important variables to consider. Attendees will learn about factors related to burnout and how athletic trainers can effectively manage these variables in their own lives. Recommendations for fostering long-term personal and professional well-being will also be discussed.

Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to describe the 3 characteristics of burnout., 
  • Participants will be able to list 3 factors that contribute to burnout and well-being for athletic trainers., 
  • Participants will be able to illustrate 2 ways to foster well-being in personal and professional settings.

Level:
Advanced

Domains:
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: burnout, mental health, well-being, stress, social support, 

On-Demand (Enhanced Access) Course Expiration:
Courses registered for after February 5, 2025, must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC

Dr. Erin N. J. Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC, is a licensed psychologist and certified mental performance consultant based in Grand Forks, ND. She is currently employed at Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC (ATAGF), where she provides a range of mental health and performance psychology services to athletes at various competitive levels. Dr. Haugen is also the founder and CEO of Haugen Performance Consulting, PLLC, through which she offers performance psychology consultations, online training modules, and continuing education courses for athletes and professionals in the sports domain. Additionally, she serves as the Director of Mental Health & Performance Psychology for the University of North Dakota Department of Sports Medicine/Athletics, and as a Consulting Sport Psychologist for the University of Minnesota, Crookston.

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