Parenting Highly Competitive Athletes Workshop

Helping Parents Support the Mental & Emotional Well-Being of Their Athlete

Presented by Grace Counseling & Winter Park Health Foundation

Led by Demetrius Summerville, MHC | April Whitehead, LMHC | Sonata Allison, LMFT

Whether your child competes in travel sports, club athletics, or high-level school athletics, the emotional demands of competition can affect the entire family. Performance expectations, injuries, setbacks, busy schedules, and the pressure to succeed can leave parents wondering how to best support their athlete.

Join Grace Counseling for an encouraging and practical workshop led by licensed therapists with both clinical expertise and personal experience in competitive athletics. You’ll leave with tools to help your child build resilience while also learning how to navigate the unique challenges of being a sports parent.  

During This Workshop You’ll Learn How To:

  • Support your athlete’s emotional well-being through the highs and lows of competition
  • Manage your own expectations, stress, and emotions as a sports parent
  • Help your athlete build resilience through setbacks, injuries, and disappointment
  • Encourage confidence and a healthy identity beyond athletic performance
  • Foster long-term enjoyment and growth in sports

You’ll Leave With:

  • Greater confidence supporting your child’s mental health
  • Practical tools you can begin using immediately
  • Strategies for reducing pressure while increasing encouragement
  • A healthier perspective on success, failure, and long-term athlete development
  • Greater confidence helping your athlete thrive both on and off the field

Parking Information

The parking garage for the Center for Health & Wellbeing is located on Crosby Way. The entrance to the garage is located on the south side of the building at the intersection of Crosby Way and S. Edinburgh Drive. A covered walkway leads directly from the garage to the Center for Health & Wellbeing entrance.

Register Today

Space is limited and advance registration is requested.

About Grace Counseling

Grace Counseling is a Central Florida nonprofit providing affordable, high-quality professional counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. The organization exists to remove financial barriers to care while helping individuals and families experience hope, healing, and lasting emotional wellness.  

When

Wednesday, October 22 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Where

Center for Health & Wellbeing
2005 Mizell Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792

Who

Parents of Athletes

Cost

Registration is FREE thanks to the generous support of the Winter Park Health Foundation. Light snacks and beverages will also be provided.