We have all heard of choking under pressure. This blog post from the NY Times reviews a recent study where researchers looked at this common phenomenon. So, what type of person are you? Do you play to win or do you play not to lose?
Read the article here: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/the-psychology-of-choking-under-pressure/?mwrsm=Email
NY Times Article on Conceding the Two Foot Putt: As many of you golfers out there know, there is a lot more… fb.me/1cWGbamaw
MSN Article about a Middle School Suicide: It would seem that at some point we will do something to recognize the… fb.me/7e2AMN6X9
ESPN Report on a Blind Pole Vaulter: I have several beliefs that some may find odd. The first is a quote from the… fb.me/7Hm9odM08
NY Times article on High Academic Demands and Suicide: A few days ago, I was talking to the parent of a high… fb.me/3I6oZSvcR
A few days ago, I was talking to the parent of a high achieving student about the amount of stress students experience. I often hear adults say things like, “She’s a kid, what does she have to be stressed about?” Those comments are so uninformed. This is a great article about suicide rates and tendencies in the U.S.
Read the article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/12/opinion/sunday/frank-bruni-best-brightest-and-saddest.html?WT.mc_id=2015-MAY-WCASeq-OPINION&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=WCARETARG&_r=1
The Ledger 5.16.15 – Preparing for the Summer: Summer is fast approaching. The school year is almost over and… fb.me/7mDllJaag
Summer is fast approaching. The school year is almost over and many of our kids will be left without a routine schedule. In this week’s column I wrote about some things to keep in mind as you are planning for your child’s summer.
Read the column here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20150515/COLUMNISTS0419/150519622/1484/life?Title=Keep-a-Child-s-Summer-Balanced
Anxiety Workshop: This is a quick update about the Anxiety Workshop originally scheduled for this coming weekend… fb.me/48RXkgmov
This is a quick update about the Anxiety Workshop originally scheduled for this coming weekend (May 16). We have postponed the Workshop for a variety of reasons. That means that there is still time to get your name on the list! Call the office if you are interested in signing up! We are planning to hold the Workshop in mid to late June, the exact date will be coming soon.
Thanks,
Dr. B