Men Passionately Pursuing Purpose (MP3): A Group Counseling Intervention for Black Male Student Athletes. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harris, Paul C.; Mayes, Renae D.; Freeman, Carol; Eberly, Brian; Tatby, Najwa; Wiener, Sarah
• Is Part Of: Journal for specialists in group work. Volume 45:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 146
• Page End: 164
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Black males -- identity -- group counseling -- student-athletes; Group counseling -- Periodicals; Group psychotherapy -- periodicals; 616.8915205
• DOI: 10.1080/01933922.2019.1679931
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-3922

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Black male student athletes are at risk for over-identification with their athletic role to the detriment of their other identities. This paper describes a study that explored the meaning ascribed by high school Black male student athletes to an 8-week group counseling experience. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants after the group experience and two major themes emerged: sense of self and connection with others/brotherhood. Implications for school counselors are discussed.