The Athletic Trainer's Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral

In the dynamic world of athletic training, it is important for students and clinicians to be comfortable with and capable of dealing with the mental, sociocultural, emotional, and physical behaviors of their clients. The Athletic Trainer's Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral is the perfect guide to assist athletic training educators and practicing clinicians with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage psychosocial issues in athletic training.

James M. Mensch, PhD, ATC received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Temple University, a Master’s of Science degree in Pedagogy from Louisiana State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland. Currently, Dr. Mensch is Director of the Graduate Athletic Training Program at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Mensch has published articles in the Journal of Athletic Training, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, and Athletic Therapy Today. He currently serves as an associated editor for Athletic Therapy Today, a site-visitor for CAATE, and a reviewer for the NATA-REF grant program. Dr. Mensch’s current work is centered around a research grant with the Department of Defense and the Army Military Base at Fort Jackson, SC. He lives with his wife (Laurene) and 2 children (Jack—7 years old and Anna Grace— 4 years old) in Ballentine, SC. Gary M. Miller, PhD, NCC completed his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from Slippery Rock State College in 1962. He completed his Master of Education degree in School Counseling at Duquesne University in 1964 and his Certificate of Advances Studies in Counselor Education from Kent State University in 1966. His PhD was completed in 1969 at Case Western Reserve University and he took his first teaching position at Eastern Michigan University in the Department of Counseling that same year. He has been on the faculty of the University of South Carolina since 1975, teaching in counselor education. A specific area of interest he has developed involves counseling student athletes, and it is through this interest that he has been educating athletic trainers regarding interpersonal skills and competencies for their work with student athletes. His wife, Dr. Lynda A. Neese, is a middle school counselor. Their blended family includes Derek M. Miller, Kevin J. Miller, Dr. Brent Driggers, their wives, and three grandsons, Harry Driggers, Brandon Miller, and Owen Driggers. Dr. Miller has been an active counselor educator, serving as the editor for Spectrum, the international newsletter of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and the president of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. In addition, he has served as a site visitor on numerous accreditation visits for the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. He is also a National Certified Counselor.