On November 11, 2024, Dr. Robert Owens, a 2011 graduate of the Ed.D. in KIN program, led a stress and wellness workshop for undergraduate and graduate students as part of the KINclusive programming.
During the workshop, students learned the importance of stress management and how it impacts daily life, engaged in a deep breathing activity, and were encouraged to have an abundance mindset. Dr. Owens shared his experience working with O2X Human Performance where he presents workshops on stress and wellness, and leadership communication in high-stress and high-risk work environments. Students enjoyed the workshop as they were able to share and develop strategies to help manage stress in their daily lives such as going for a walk, engaging in their favorite activity (i.e., listening to music, watching a movie, reading, painting, etc.), and using the tactical pause technique.
Dr. Owens is a leadership and resilience coach and provides services to leaders in healthcare, academic medicine, corporations, and tactical settings (i.e., first responders, military, and government entities). He is a certified leadership and organizational development coach, a licensed counselor, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®. He currently serves as the Division Head for Research and Practice for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. He is one of the founders of the association’s MMA and Combat Sports (2023) and Men & Masculinities (2018) Special Interests Groups. Additionally, he is an adjunct faculty member in the UNCG Department of Kinesiology.
Visit the Ed.D. in KIN website for more information about the program.