Soccer is the most diverse sport there is: FIFA hosts players from over 190 countries and the MLS hosts players from around 76. This makes for a melting pot of cultures and identities. On the other hand, young athletes who immigrated may find that the biggest challenge they face isn’t on the field — it's adjusting to their new lifestyle and accepting what they have left behind to follow their dreams.
Read MorePart of therapy for those going through life transitions is normalizing the struggle of growth. It can help to feel that you are not alone in your confusion. Another key part of the therapeutic process is acknowledging your feelings, hearing that they matter, they have value, and that they are okay to have. Therapy can make the road ahead seem a bit more manageable as we develop greater confidence in our own abilities. Decisions can be made.
Read MoreBaseball, known as America's Favorite Pastime, has won the hearts of many viewers since it was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1876. Today, we're taking a peek into the dugout for some insight into Major League Baseball’s state of mental health culture, and the significant challenges baseball’s heroes face.
Read MoreThe NFL has made a point to focus on the mental health of players, coaches, and their families. They’ve created several different committees and networks that create the playbook for tackling the mental health crisis.While effort is being made to combat the rising mental health crisis, work still needs to be done on bridging the gap from program to player.
Read MoreFor many, drinking alcohol causes a lower mental state the following day. This pattern is prevalent among many. The first surprising thing I learned in my education on alcohol’s impact on the body is how widespread the effects are. Alcohol consumption causes changes to your hormones, your immune system, the metabolism and circulation. It also impacts your kidneys and liver.
Read MoreWe looked at some of the biggest associations in sports — the NBA, NCAA, NFL, MLB, IOC, and MLS — to see what they are doing to promote wellness. Holding companies accountable for their shortcomings — as well as celebrating their strengths — is the key to truly coming up with solutions for the ongoing mental health crisis among athletes.
Read MoreSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. You may have seen the statistics and resources being shared on social media and the news. If you have, you may know that suicide is the second leading cause of death for people age 10-34 or that the past decade has seen a 35% increase in suicide rates. Suicide is an important topic. It can no longer be ignored.
Read MoreYou might be surprised to hear that the top indicator of success in therapy isn’t the therapist’s years of experience or education. The most important factor is connection. In order to explore vulnerable, hidden parts of ourselves, we need to feel safe.
Read MoreKnowing when to reach out for support can be difficult with anything. On top of the stress of asking for help, contacting a therapist can have additional barriers including stigma, lack of access, and fear of perception. Read our latest blog to learn more about how to know if you need therapy.
Read MoreBurnout is a commonly used term. You have likely heard it in reference to an intense workout regime or a 60-hour work week, but do you know what it actually looks like?
Read MoreJune is Pride month. Understanding the history is an important component of the celebration. Pride began with a small group choosing to bring their community up rather than staying down, LGBTQ individuals created a new space of acceptance, love and support.
Read MoreSome of us were born in the U.S. and others have made the journey alongside our parents to “a better world with better opportunities.” Whether you identify as Latino, Chicana, Puerto Ricano, Mexicano, Cubano, Mexican- American, Hispanic or a “no sabo” kid, the one thing that brings us together is our rich family ties and the culture we pass down from one generation to the next.
Read MoreWe have all blamed our parents for our problems, right?
Finding an easy target to shove off our less loved personality traits might be a quick solution, but it likely doesn’t lead to any change. If it’s your mom’s fault for not teaching you healthy food behaviors, how are you ever going to learn to love your body? Rather than continuing patterns we learned from our caregivers, let’s analyze them and try to grow.
Read MoreThe past few years have brought a changing tide. How we view health has evolved. Mental health is slowly taking its rightful place next to physical health. Community leaders, celebrities, and athletic icons are coming forward to share their experience with mental health. The stream of headlines are allowing us to see that mental wellbeing is a cornerstone of athletics. Let’s talk about why this is happening.
Read MoreDo you ever wonder why your therapist wants to know about your childhood? We will explain the theory behind this question and how your answer has implications for your current relationships.
Read MoreWe spend so much time focusing on the relationships we have with others. Let’s talk about how you can prioritize and improve the relationship you have with yourself.
Read MoreSuicide is an issue that often comes with stigma, misconceptions, or lack of understanding for how to engage someone who might be struggling with it. By taking the time to identify possible risk factors and approaches…
Read MoreAs things start to open after a year-and-a-half of quarantine, our place in the social landscape will alter along with it. There is a lot socially that we have to reconsider and some things that were “normal” pre-pandemic have shifted or been abandoned. As we make sense of our time…
Read Morehere are some memories you might have that are hard to shake off, no matter how long ago it was. And when you see, hear, or experience something familiar to them, these triggers can bring you back to the traumatic event…
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