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Going ALL IN: Why Mental Performance Training is the Game-Changer for Athletes Moving from High School to College
By Dr. Heather D. Larkin, LMHC, MGCP, MPM Mental Health & Mental Performance Specialist Making the leap from high school to college sports is one of the most challenging transitions an athlete will face—and that’s where mental performance training for college...
Pressure, Criticism, and Gender: How Mental Performance Support Needs to Evolve for Every Athlete
By Dr. Heather D. Larkin, LMHC, MGCP, MPM Mental Health & Mental Performance Specialist Sports are often called the “great equalizer,” a stage where talent, hard work, and grit determine success. But beneath the surface of competition lies a reality that isn’t...
Stuck in Your Head? Here’s What That Really Means (And How to Break Free)
By Dr. Heather D. Larkin, LMHC, MGCP, MPM Mental Health & Mental Performance Specialist A guide to understanding the 10 types of overthinking and how to shift into the ALL IN MINDSET ™ We’ve all been there. Lying awake at night, replaying a moment that already...
Breaking the Cycle: Athletes, Substance Abuse, and the Power of the ALL IN Mindset ™
Dr. Heather Larkin, LMHC, MGCP, MPM In the world of sports, athletes are often celebrated for their physical strength, discipline, and resilience. But behind the scenes, many struggle silently with pressures that can lead to destructive coping mechanisms—substance...
Mind Traps on the Field or Court: How Cognitive Distortions Sabotage Performance—and What to Do About It
Dr. Heather Larkin, LMHC, MGCP, MPM In sports, talent and training get the spotlight—but mindset is the game-changer. Even the most physically prepared athletes can find themselves underperforming if their inner dialogue is distorted by negative thinking patterns....
The Power of Your Tone: How Your Voice Shapes Your Athlete’s Confidence
Dr. Heather Larkin, LMHC, MGCP, MPM As a sports parent, you play a significant role in your child’s athletic journey. From the car ride to the game, to the sideline cheers, to the post-game conversations, everything you say—and how you say it—impacts their...
Embracing the ALL IN Mindset: What It Means and Why It Matters
By Dr. Heather Larkin, LMHC, MGCP, MPM In a world where challenges and uncertainties abound, there's a mindset that truly sets apart those who merely dream of success from those who achieve it. This is the ALL IN Mindset—a powerful approach rooted not in perfection or...
WHO Gives a S*** What Other People Think?
How to Decrease Your Need for Social Approval Worrying about what others think is something most of us have experienced at some point. Whether it's fearing judgment, criticism, or simply wanting to fit in, these concerns can weigh us down, hold us back, and keep us...
The Importance of Mental Performance Training for Athletes:
A Guide for Sports Parents As parents of athletes, you want to see your child succeed, thrive, and enjoy their sport to the fullest. You invest time, energy, and resources into training, competitions, and equipment to support their development. But what about...
The Power of Meta-Thinking: Understanding Our Triggers and Transforming Our Minds
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to become entangled in our thoughts without ever considering their origins or impacts. However, the practice of meta-thinking, or thinking about how we think, is a powerful tool for personal growth. This reflective...