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Dr. John is back to Ann Arbor next month after a keynote presentation in Montreal, Canada at , where he discussed "Reverse Engineer Coaching Cliches."

The upcoming event is a great opportunity for athletes, providers, coaches, and parents to learn about the competitive advantage of mental skills training.

See you there!

Wishing this amazing BLND Health therapist an amazing Fall performance season with leading roles in Crimes of the Heart, The Complete Works of Jane Austen and a myriad of holiday roles at Greenfield Village.

In her clinical role, Lisa provides individual and couples therapy for a range of concerns, including: Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety and Anxiety-Related Disorders, Stress and Burnout, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Addiction
and LGBTQ+ related issues

Lisa also particularly enjoys working with creative populations, performance unions, higher arts education organizations.

Available for in person and online therapy, Lisa is a relational therapist who utilizes narrative therapy, DBT, positive psychology, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

Calling all social workers, therapists and other amazing humans, let's cheers together for our beloved coffee!

☕And repost your favorite java joint.

The international observance of International Coffee Day is marked by almost every country around the world today October 1.

It is a tribute to what has become one of humanity's most loved beverages-cup-after-cup, and one that gives us much more than just a caffeine boost, but also connection, ritual and community.

This year's campaign is "Coffee, Your Daily Ritual, Our Shared Journey", which honors collaboration within the sector.

Big love to some of our favorite java spots .antigua

And the list goes on -- please post out and share your favorite coffee spots!

The Ryder Cup kicks off today! So let's connect with Dr. John Evans, CMPC, PhD Elite Performance at BLND Health about the TEAM, the TEAM, the TEAM.

"Club sports have increasingly prioritized individual achievement over team success, leading to unhealthy social comparison rather than mutual celebration. Attendance at regional club games has dwindled, replaced by a series of showcases where cheering fans are absent, and parents often yell at their children, opposing teams, and referees."

"While this trend might hone individual skills, it frequently fosters ego-driven goals that undermine team cohesion. This environment also contributes to burnout, decreased enjoyment, and a higher incidence of injuries, largely due to increased stress and pressure without the vital social support of a strong team culture."

Despite these challenges, there is still hope.

ATHLETES can help by balancing healthy competition with genuine encouragement for their teammates.

COACHES should focus on developing individual skills while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of team objectives and fostering a positive team culture.

PARENTS can support their children by highlighting skill development, enjoyment, mental toughness, and the understanding that individual success is an integral part of overall team success.

Connect today Dr. John Evans, an expert in performance, sport and mental skills training.

Link to full interview with Tom Brady.

Group mental health workshops provide an interactive environment for participants to acquire practical skills, including coping mechanisms and wellness habits. These sessions aim to improve mental well-being by helping individuals manage stress, depression, and anxiety through guided exercises and discussions.

🌼Mindfulness & Holistic Wellness: Learn basic mindfulness principles and practices for stress, anxiety, and overall quality of life, especially in a competitive academic setting.

🌼Recovery Ally Training: This workshop teaches how to support people in recovery from substance use disorders, covering stigma reduction, supportive conversations, and connecting to resources.

🌼Well-Being Pop-Up: A flexible, co-created offering designed to meet individual needs, build community, and reduce stress. Pop-Ups can include guided activities, mindfulness, peer connection, resource sharing, or a calm environment.

🌼Eating and Body Image Issues: This workshop provides a tailored overview of eating and body image topics.

🌼The Resiliency Lab: This interactive activity helps participants understand perfectionism (adaptive vs. maladaptive), its causes, the procrastination-perfectionism cycle, and impostorism. It emphasizes balance for college success and offers resources for well-being and managing perfectionism.

🌼Intersectionality of Well-being, Identity, and Equity: Participants explore the origins of intersectionality, distinguishing it from intersecting identities. The workshop addresses identity's role in wellness and offers strategies for fostering an inclusive, well-being-promoting environment.

Let's get together!