Strong Minds Centene Stadium LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN BBQ
GOAL: To increase awareness of active coping strategies that can be used in competition and in life.
WHY: A large percentage of Special Olympics athletes face significant stresses on a daily basis but have access to only a few adaptive coping strategies.
WHAT: Four Strong Mind Stations
Station 1: Stress Balls—Athletes receiv e a stress ball and practice breathing, squeezing the ball and releasing.
Station 2: Think a Good Thought—Athletes mentally picture someone
or something that is special to them. They will talk with the volunteers about
positive thoughts and the athletes will walk away with a power message for
the SSG competition events.
Station 3: Smell the Flower—Athletes will receive a pinwheel and practice
breathing exercises to decrease stress and anxiety.
Station 4: Stretching exercises for relaxation. Athletes will learn how to use their body
position to stretch into a relaxed and comfortable position.
WHO: 2 Volunteers per station --- Visit --- somt.org/day-event-volunteer-openings/
For more information, contact Vickie Donisthorpe at 315-4215 or vdonisthorpe@somt.org.
