Presenting at Providers' Council Convention (VIDEO)

I presented with Nikki Valila (Sexual Exploitation Coordinator, Youth Villages – Germaine Lawrence Campus and Doc Wayne Coach) at the 37th Annual Providers’ Council Convention & Expo covering the use of sports in the group therapy setting to increase self-esteem, self concept, social awareness and to improve overall effective emotion management. Techniques from Doc Wayne’s sport-based do the good curriculum were taught.

New Sport Psych Article: Feedback in Athletic Coaching

Sport Psychology Today (www.sportpsychologytoday.com) has posted my article Feedback in Athletic Coaching: Is Educating Coaches the Missing Link? 

Take a look at Part 1 and stay tuned for Part 2 tomorrow.

http://www.sportpsychologytoday.com/sport-psychology-for-coaches/feedback-in-athletic-coaching-part-1/

Feeling Thankful.

Vote! - Caring Force Video Contest

I've entered a video in the Caring Force's Broadcast Your Love of Human Service Contest! 

Vote here: http://thecaringforce.org/page/s/vote-for-your-favorite-broadcast-your-love-of-human-services-video

The mission of The Caring Force is to empower those who care about the human services sector to advance a progressive agenda that creates an environment in Massachusetts that protects our most vulnerable neighbors and creates a stronger economy with the pay, recognition, and respect our workers deserve.

For more information about Doc Wayne please visit www.docwayne.org or email info@docwayne.org

Voting is at the bottom of the page. 

Thanks for your support! 

Prezi: Sport Psychology as a video game?

I have entered the land of Prezi!

Prezi is a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides.

Please check out: Sport psychology as a video game? Press the space bar to continue. 

The direct link is: http://prezi.com/ngglmjhjhiqs/present/?auth_key=bsjqcyr&follow=rebekahroulier

Sport can seem like a video game at times...overcoming obstacles and utilizing your mental skills to reach the end goal.

Please feel free to post your Prezi links on the topics of sport psychology, coaching, teambuilding, mental health, etc. 

VIDEO: I Love Human Services, Rebekah Roulier, Doc Wayne

Doc Wayne Athletic League's (www.docwayne.org) General Manager Rebekah Conway Roulier's entry into The Caring Force "Broadcast Your Love of Human Services" Video Contest!

For more information on Doc Wayne please contact info@docwayne.org

http://thecaringforce.org/blog/entry/kind-of-a-big-deal

The invitation to share in clients' personal journeys, both their victories and struggles, is a privilege and an honor. Being a human service provider has been life changing and is truly my dream job.

Video created by Rebekah Conway Roulier

#GoMental eJournal Contribution

I'm excited and honored to have the opportunity to contribute to EXACT Sport's #GoMental ejournal (Nov. 2012 edition). 

The goal of the #GoMental eJournal is to provide readers with an in depth look at the mental game and the discussions going on throughout the sports psychology and coaching network. 

My contribution on building a leadership culture will be published on November 15th at http://exactsports.com/blog/.

About Exact Sports (@EXACTSports) http://exactsports.com/about/ : 

EXACT Sports provides a new way of looking at athletes.   We seek to answer the question, “what are the most important ingredients for athletic success?”  Since our founding, our work has focused on understanding the major components of an athlete’s success: physical conditioning, behavioral characteristics, mental aptitude, and technical skills. EXACT works across all team sports, youth through professional,and with both genders. Our tools are used by the National Hockey League, Major League Lacrosse, Major League Soccer, United Soccer Leagues and USL Olympic Development Program, baseball showcases, football camps, and professional workouts, and colleges across the country.

Upcoming Conference Presentations

On, November 28th I will have the pleasure of presenting with Youth Village's Doc Wayne Coach Nikki Valila. Our workshop,  DBT: Sports in Behavioral Treatment of Youth is an afternoon session at the Providers’ Council 37th Annual Convention & Expo: Caring It Forward on November, 28th.

DBT: Sports in Behavioral Treatment of Youth

• Rebekah Conway Roulier, General Manager, Doc Wayne Athletic League

• Nikki Valila, Sexual Exploitation Coordinator, Youth Villages-Germaine Lawrence Campus

The workshop will cover the use of sports in the group therapy setting to increase self-esteem, self-concept, social awareness and to improve overall effective emotion management. Techniques from Doc Wayne’s sport-based do the good curriculum will be taught.

To register for the conference and Doc Wayne’s afternoon workshop click here: http://secure.providers.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=453

On February 23rd, I'll be presenting at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Dance's Eastern District Convention (AAHPERD EDA) in Valley Forge, PA on Use of a Therapeutic Curriculum in Physical Education from 2:45-4:00PM. 

Use of a Therapeutic Curriculum in Physical Education

• Rebekah Conway Roulier, General Manager, Doc Wayne Athletic League

• Presider: Sheldon Sucre, Adelphi University, NY  

Doc Wayne presents training on the use of its therapeutic sport curriculum, do the good, as a framework for teaching physical education in residential treatment settings, therapeutic day schools, underserved communities, and for differently abled youth.  Do the good works to increase self-esteem and promote overall effective emotion management.

To register for the conference and Doc Wayne's afternoon workshop click here: http://www.aahperd.org/about/districts/eastern/convention.cfm

Conference Information: http://www.scribd.com/doc/110236522/Providers-Council-37th-Annual-Convention-Expo-Caring-It-Forward