Jenny Kraska, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical and Sport Psychologist

The University of Arizona

I had the privilege of being a facilitator for Bodies in Motion, where I was able to observe the positive impact the program had on our athlete participants. BIM is a unique group intervention program that allows athletes the opportunity to develop new ways of thinking and practice skills that can assist them in navigating the societal challenges found in and outside of sport. BIM provides a safe place for female-identifying athletes to connect with each other alongside the support of facilitators from their athletic department. BIM is culturally-sensitive and celebrates the intersecting identities of its participants. My hope is for the BIM program to continue to expand across more athletic settings to reach a larger population of athletes.

Meredith Price

Executive Director of Sports Nutrition

University of Utah Athletics

I have been fortunate to work with Bodies in Motion for over two years at two different universities and have seen the program thrive in both settings. BIM provides a space for female student-athletes to come together and not only identify the societal challenges regarding expectations for body as both women and athletes, but also take action to counter these pressures by practicing self-kindness and mindfulness. The athletes who have participated in this program wish it was longer, which shows its impact and the strong sense of community it creates!

Taylor Whitter

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Oregon State University

Every individual who joined this program had grown tremendously in their self-confidence, self-kindness, and vulnerability. It has been a huge impact to Oregon State Athletics, as the athletes who have participated in this program not only grew as individuals, but they took the tools they learned in this program to implement within their respective sports team to challenge negative body image and create a safe-space culture among their teammates.