Most children and teens need adult help to stay motivated to practice and improve their athletic skills. Research tells us that three conditions are necessary for building this motivation.

Junior golfers are especially vulnerable to being overwhelmed by intense feelings, because most haven’t yet fully developed the emotional maturity to regulate them. This is where the guidance of more emotionally mature adults in a young athlete’s life comes into play.

Mastering the mental game Dr. Joe Parent. Researched-based factors linked to the achievement of peak performance.

The “body scan” meditation is considered to be fundamental to the practice of mindfulness. With this guided meditation…

Most golfers, regardless of their level of play, have had he experience of hitting a shot purely. The swing…

Murphy Peak Performance is the natural culmination of my 30 years of training and experience as a clinical psychologist, educator and golfer.

Excerpt from The Best Diet Book Ever: The Zen of Losing Weight by Dr. Joseph Parent. Practicing Mindful Awareness.

The main goal of successful athletes is to increase the likelihood of achieving peak performance through physical training and mental preparation.