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Mastering the Mind: How Self-Talk Transforms Equestrian Athletic Performance
In the world of sports, mental strength is often as crucial as physical prowess. Elite athletes aren't just defined by their strength, speed, or skill but also by their ability to maintain focus, stay motivated, and manage pressure. A critical factor influencing an...
How Depression and Anxiety Affect Sports and Work Performance
Mental health has gained much-needed attention in recent years, with particular focus on how conditions like depression and anxiety impact daily life. When we think about mental health challenges, we often associate them with emotional distress, social withdrawal, or...
A Narcissism Therapist Identifies Narcissistic Traits in Parents: How to Heal from Their Impact
Looking in the mirror, we often notice that we’ve inherited Mom's eyes or Dad's hair color. We can usually pinpoint which physical traits came from which side of the family. Typically, we resemble our parents or other family members, which can be fascinating. We...
Navigating Life Transitions with an Equine Therapist in Richmond, VA: Building Resilience and Confidence
Riding horses is something that I have done for as long as I can remember. Horses have been a part of my life since I could crawl to the barn. This love of horses and riding and showing horses has been a constant change in my life. Throughout all my life...
The Power of Connection Between Equestrian and Horse
Riding is a sport of both physical and mental ability. It tests our ability to remember a course of jumps a test or a specific pattern of things. It requires riders to be able to feel the horse's body and their own body and make adjustments so that both can jump,...
Embracing the Messy Path: Understanding the Non-Linear Journey of Trauma Healing
We live in a culture where things are expected to go one way, and generally, if they do not go that way, we find ourselves wondering or thinking something is wrong with us. We have some very high expectations about how things should go. This can look like a tendency...