Many people ask me for help finding support for their mental health. Here are answers to questions they have about therapy and online resources for finding help.
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Having an injury and being out of the game is a trying time for an athlete. There are many emotions that you may go through – and reasonably so. What are some healthy ways of managing the frustrations of being … Continue reading
Summit Performance Consulting LLC is proud to support Stand UP Foundation! Join us at Harbourside on Friday, March 3 at 7:00 PM for our Neon Nights Walk. Register here. This is a walk to promote awareness and prevention related to … Continue reading
In sport psychology, we talk about making goals SMART. The acronym SMART helps you define your goal more clearly. A SMART goal is: S – Specific Your goal clearly tells what action you will take. M – Measurable You will will be able … Continue reading
Often the mental pain caused by your injury and the temporary or permanent loss of your sport can be far more devastating than the physical injury. This type of pain must be addressed and managed in order to recover quickly and … Continue reading
Many people set lofty exercise goals for the summer and often get discouraged when they fall short. Recognize that is difficult to keep to a schedule in the summer, and realize that the summer is not over yet! Join me … Continue reading
Lacrosse is a fun game. If you’re new to lacrosse or feeling a little rusty, read on to review techniques and rules. Cradling Learning the right way to cradle is essential to the game. Avoid errors – keep the ball in your … Continue reading
Injuries are common in youth sports. With proper training, many injuries can be avoided. The facts about injuries in youth sports: 48% of young athletes have at least one injury during an athletic season. 65% of these injuries are minor. … Continue reading
Do you feel dread about performing? Do you feel stage fright before a presentation or anxiety before the big game or test? Athletes and students often experience performance anxiety. The anxiety not only influences their performance, but it can also … Continue reading
Many athletes ask about focus and getting in “the zone.” Getting in the zone means being in the moment, and being in the moment means that you are not thinking about what’s happened in the past, and you are not … Continue reading
How do you make positive thinking work for you? Gabriele Oettingen, of New York University and the University of Hamburg has been researching positive thinking and motivation. In her book, Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation, she states that … Continue reading
Excessive stress, injury, being burnt out, along with other negative aspects of youth sport can be avoided. Here are some simple ways to avoid putting too much stress on athletes and creating problems. The thrill should be competition, not winning. … Continue reading
I recently read “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck. In the book, the researcher shows us how we can learn to our full potential by developing a “growth mindset.” People with a growth mindset take on challenges … Continue reading
A pre-game speech can influence athletes’ performances and motivate them. A well-produced pre-game speech motivates athletes because it directs their thoughts appropriately, often from distraction to focus, from anxiousness to excitement. So what makes a pre-game speech a good one? … Continue reading