Psychological Impact of Concussions
The awareness of sports related concussions has increased dramatically in recent years. A part from the initial "bell ringing" physical...
How Much Rest Is Needed After A Concussion
If you have ever experienced a concussion no doubt you have been told to got into a "shut down" period. But how long is too long? An...
Mindfulness Meditation: What Is It?
It seems like mindfulness meditation is everywhere and for good reason. Mindfulness can help you focus on the present moment by reducing...
Relaxation Response Training and Improving Mental Health
Relaxation response training, such as yoga, meditation, or prayer was studied at the Institute for Technology Assessment and the...
Concussion Symptoms in Uninjured Athletes
This is a very interesting article published by Medical News Today concerning concussion-like symptoms in uninjured athletes. Grant...
Mental Health Awareness in Sports
Many times athletes are viewed as "invincible." We as spectators may hear about an athlete who has been charged with a DUI or anger...
Supporting Your Child After A School Lockdown
Yesterday the Fairfield community experienced a traumatic event. Thankfully no one was physically hurt and all members of the Fairfield...
Athletes Struggle with Substance Use
When an athlete takes the field for the first time he or she adopts the identity of an athlete. Much of the athlete's self-worth is...
Realistic Academic Goals Are More Effective
Here is a great article about how developing realistic academic goals for your child is more effective than "Aiming too high." Click Here...
How The Brain Processes Trauma
Here is a great article about how the brain processes trauma. Click Here to read more