I have written many articles for performance enhancement, mental and emotional skills training, managing stress and sports related topics. Each week, I will add new articles your general information. Your comments are welcome.

COPING WITH ADVERSITY

During the winter Olympics, in the women’s figure skating event, Sasha Cohen was the clear favorite to win the coveted gold medal, especially after Michelle Kwon pulled out last minute with an injury.

As she was warming up just minutes before her performance, Cohen missed a jump-turn and ended up falling on the ice. Clearly, not the last thing you want to finish with just moments before possibly your most important performance ever! <more>

HYPNOSIS: WHAT TO EXPECT

Hypnosis is a specialized treatment approach used in counseling and therapy to help people make changes and adjustments in how they think, feel and behave.

Hypnosis is a combination of relaxation and suggestion. When your body and mind are relaxed, you can focus more fully and are more receptive to making desired changes in how you think, feel and behave. <more>