Men Passionately Pursuing Purpose (MP3): A Group Counseling Intervention for Black Male Student Athletes

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.

KEYWORDS:

• Black males
• identity
• group counseling
• student-athletes

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Notes on contributors

Paul C. Harris

Paul C. Harris is an assistant professor in School Counseling at the University of Virginia.

Renae D. Mayes

Renae D. Mayes is an associate professor in School Counseling at Ball State University.

Carol Freeman

Carol Freeman is a school counselor in Virginia.

Brian Eberly

Brian Eberly is a school counselor in Virginia.

Najwa Tatby

Najwa Tatby is a school counselor in Virginia.

Sarah Wiener

Sarah Wiener is a school counselor in Virginia.