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Journal Prompts for Healing: Reflective Writing for Post-Surgical Patients in Providence, RI

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Posted: April 30, 2024

Journaling is more than just putting pen to paper—it’s a powerful therapeutic tool that can aid in healing, especially for individuals navigating the challenges of post-surgery recovery. In Providence, RI, where support and resources are crucial for those undergoing medical procedures, journaling offers a unique avenue for emotional processing and self-reflection. This practice isn’t merely […]

Dos and don’ts of being a sports parent

By Marie

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Posted: October 26, 2021

“Treat a child as though he’s already the person he’s capable of becoming” Haim Ginnott Being a sports parent is one of the most fulfilling yet time-consuming investments you can make in your child’s life. From prepping them for games and attending their major game events to watching them grow into possible pro-athletes, it’s an […]

Athletes, Media, And Mental Health

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Posted: October 20, 2021

“Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.” –Bill Russel One of the most common routines in an athlete’s life is having to deal with the media. From sports interviews before and after games to appearing in the news regardless of their performance (good or bad), to having to deal with the paparazzi, […]

Coping with the effects of aging and playing sports-agggghhh!

By Marie

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Posted: October 4, 2021

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw In athletics, (as in life) one thing is predictable. Athletes peak performance is at a certain age, (depending upon the sport), and then performance starts to decline. There’s a particular period we can refer to […]

An Attitude of Gratitude

By Marie

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Posted: August 23, 2021

“Acknowledging the good you already have in life is the foundation for all abundance.” -Eckhart Tolle The rigorous and challenging process that elite athletes go through during training is very trying. For many of them, it’s something they have done from very early on in their lives, so much so that it’s become second nature […]

Performance Anxiety: Dealing with the Pre-Competition Jitters

By Marie

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Posted: August 8, 2021

“You cannot always control what goes on outside, but you can always control what goes on inside.” —Wayne Dyer Many times we find ourselves in situations where we suddenly become too anxious to do things we normally could do with our eyes closed. Right in the heart of your performance you blank out and can’t […]