Tag: sports
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Dearest Forever Athletes: A Love Letter During Olympic Seasons
Each Olympic season brings celebration — and for many, a quiet ache. This love letter honors forever athletes whose dreams ended early, and those who support them, holding space for pride, grief, and the “almost” stories that resurface when the Games return.
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“NIL for ALL,” One Parent’s Perspective on Youth, Athletics, and Mental Health
One parent’s reflections after reading “NIL for ALL: A 30-Minute Guide to NIL” by Mark R. Koesterer and Elizabeth Silane Houghton, Esq.
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When the Game Stops: Grieving the Loss of Opportunity After Injury
Grieving a Sports Injury: What Every Athlete Needs to Know When a sudden injury ends a season—or a career—it’s not just the body that breaks. It’s the heart, the dream, the identity. In this blog, Laura HS Collins, LCSW, former elite athlete and therapist for athletes, explores the emotional impact of injuries like ACL tears…