I have had the pleasure of being a part of Special Olympics since 2019. As a volunteer with this amazing organization, I was asked to bring Special Olympics’ newest Healthy Athletes Program STRONG MINDS (https://resources.specialolympics.org/health/strong-minds) to the state of Colorado as their first Strong Minds Clinical Director.
The Strong Minds program is an interactive learning experience designed to coach adaptive coping skills. These strategies include positive thinking, mind/body exercises to release stress, and fostering connections with others. Competitions offer a natural setting for athletes to utilize these skills in order to maintain social and emotional wellness, even under stress.
Since coming to Colorado four years ago, Strong Minds has helped thousands of Special Olympics athletes of all ages, their families, coaches, and other networks of support. Athletes have the know-how to identify the internal resources they possess to manage stressful situations effectively. It has been so magical and rewarding to witness the empowering effects that this program has had for all who are involved. This includes myself and my entire family (Apollo, too).
Would you consider joining me at one of our events in February 2024 supporting our incredible athletes?
What: Special Olympics Colorado – Denver Regional Basketball Competition
When: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Strong Minds programming runs from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and volunteers will join us from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines (1651 Elm St. Golden, CO 8040).
To register to volunteer for this event, please visit https://www.classy.org/event/2024-volunteer-healthy-athletes-strong-minds-screening-at-denver-regional-basketball/e551460
Look forward to seeing you there!
– D.Q.
"I went to visit Dr. Park to learn about substance abuse so I could learn how deal with a family member. The guidance from Dr. Charlie and Dr. Hy Gia Park, his wife, also a psychiatrist, was informational and invaluable. It was just not about substance abuse it was learning how to cope with other related issues. They have group sessions and in one I learned how to meditate which is a tool I will use throughout my life. This is a very professionally run practice."