By Marika Lindholm — 2017
Be mindful of a young athlete’s psychological well-being.
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Relationships in which one or both partners have ADHD can range from being successful to catastrophic. Having ADHD in a relationship can be the causing factor of plenty frustrations, miscommunications, resentments and a large cause in divorces of marriages.
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These days in the NFL, every team has a sports psychologist who looks out for the players’ mental health. Meet Mike Gervais, the sports psychologist for the Seattle Seahawks.
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In this 90-minute workshop, Craig shares several powerful practices you can incorporate into your life to help you stay centered and grounded no matter what challenges the pandemic brings your way.