The Aces in Motion (AIM) Mental Counseling Program, known as AIM Full Strength, is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to mental health support and services that our community deserves. We focus on supporting the whole student-athlete and their family through a comprehensive range of services, all provided at no cost with enrollment in AIM. Our program offers counseling services across multiple sites, including schools, our after school program, virtual platforms, and even on the tennis court, ensuring that support is available wherever it is needed.
 

 

Key Features:

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• Versatile Counseling Modalities: AIM Full Strength employs a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet the diverse needs of our students. This ensures personalized care that adapts to each individual's unique circumstances. Coach Eric employs strategies and techniques from Relational Cultural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Liberation Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, among others.

• Family Therapy: We recognize the importance of involving the entire family in the therapeutic process. The program provides family therapy sessions, facilitating healthier communication and stronger relationships within the family unit.

• Individual Counseling for Parents: Understanding that parents play a crucial role in their children's development, our program offers individual counseling for parents. This support helps them navigate the challenges of parenting and better support their children's mental health. Our goal is to heal our community, not just our children.

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): The program incorporates Trauma-Focused CBT, a specialized approach that helps individuals process and overcome the effects of trauma, leading to improved emotional and psychological well-being.

• Neurosequential Model of Sport Certification: With certification in the Neurosequential Model of Sport, the program integrates brain-based principles into sports activities. This approach enhances emotional regulation, resilience, and overall mental health through structured and supportive athletic experiences.

 

Services Offered:

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• Mental Health Assessment and Treatment: We provide access to comprehensive mental health assessments and treatments, ensuring services are available in schools or at our after school program.

• Childhood Trauma Screening: Program-wide screening for childhood trauma to identify and address issues early.

• Support for Various Mental Health Issues: We offer support for students facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity issues, life transitions, family or relationship problems, crisis/safety concerns, behavior/conduct problems, and trauma-related symptomatology.

• Therapy Options: Individual, group, and family therapy, along with mental health consultation, are available to meet diverse needs.

• Referrals to Other Services: When necessary, we provide referrals to other services to ensure comprehensive care for our students.

• Staff Training: We train our staff in identifying and referring emerging mental health concerns, child development, trauma-informed care, brain science and behavior, reflective listening, relationship building and other relevant youth development topics. These trainings support our young staff in their own lives and development as well.

• Support for Staff: Brief mental health interventions and processing sessions are available for staff to ensure their well-being.

 

 

At Aces in Motion, we are committed to fostering a supportive environment where students and families can thrive. Our holistic approach ensures that mental health care is seamlessly integrated into the lives of those we serve, promoting lasting well-being and success.