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Boulder | Colorado

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Founded March 2023

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forgingyouthresilience

In light of the recent events that have impacted o

In light of the recent events that have impacted our community, we must focus on how to best support our youth athletes through challenging times. One helpful concept to use when checking in with our athletes is the "Window of Tolerance." 🪟⁠
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The Window of Tolerance represents the zone in which individuals can function most effectively. Within this window, our athletes can process their emotions, think clearly, and healthily engage with their surroundings. However, traumatic events can push them out of this window, leading to feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or even shutting down. 😓⁠
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As coaches, we play a vital role in helping our athletes stay within their window of tolerance. Here are some ways we can do this:⁠
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🤍 Check in and create a safe space - Make time to check in with your athletes. Encourage open communication and let your athletes know that it's okay to express how they're feeling. Acknowledge their emotions and reassure them that they're not alone.⁠
🤍 Be mindful of triggers - Pay attention to signs that an athlete might be moving outside their window of tolerance, such as changes in behavior, increased irritability, or withdrawal. Use calming techniques like deep breathing or grounding exercises to help bring them back into their window.⁠
🤍 Encourage healthy outlets - Physical activity, creative expression, and mindfulness practices can all help athletes positively manage their stress and emotions.⁠
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Let's continue to support each other and our athletes as we navigate this together. By understanding and applying the concept of the Window of Tolerance, we can help our youth build resilience and find balance during this difficult time.⁠
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Thank you for your supporting our athletes! 🫶⁠
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#ForgingYouthResilience

Those kids? They’ve got it. 😤 Huge thanks to

Those kids? They’ve got it. 😤

Huge thanks to @travishawkesmedia for creating this snapshot of how proud we are of every youth athlete that has walked through the doors of a FYR program.

Learn more at forgingyouthresilience.org.

Forging Youth Resilience

Forging Youth Resilience
P.O. Box 18082
Denver, CO 80218

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