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Sport and Competition
Questioning :The Hot Hand Phenomena

Peter J. Rappa M.D. on January 15, 2016

The Hot Hand Phenomena—does it exist? And if so: is it readily recognizable by the athlete experiencing it when in the Zone? Also can it be created at will?

The Hot Hand Phenomena—does it exist? And if so: is it readily recognizable by the athlete experiencing it when in the Zone? Also can it be created at will?

Anxiety
Epiphany

Peter J. Rappa M.D. on July 13, 2013

Your anxiety will improve as you work through your fears no matter what your age…your symptoms will improve as you understand your feelings of loss and put them in the proper context,” I told her. “Despite your age, I believe you have what it takes to heal a part of yourself that is injured. And I am talking about more than your injured leg…”

Your anxiety will improve as you work through your fears no matter what your age…your symptoms will improve as you understand your feelings of loss and put them in the proper context,” I told her. “Despite your age, I believe you have what it takes to heal a part of yourself that is injured. And I am talking about more than your injured leg…”

Gratitude
Friday Night Foley; Notes from The Heart

Peter J. Rappa M.D. on February 5, 2013

So, in humility, I asked for help. In sincerity, I asked to be of help. What followed was joy…thankfulness. I realize now that every prayer in sincerity is answered; even before I have asked, it has been answered. Yet sometimes, even now, it is I who still has difficulty deciphering the answers.

So, in humility, I asked for help. In sincerity, I asked to be of help. What followed was joy…thankfulness. I realize now that every prayer in sincerity is answered; even before I have asked, it has been answered. Yet sometimes, even now, it is I who still has difficulty deciphering the answers.

Friends
Transitioning

Peter J. Rappa M.D. on July 30, 2012

Discussing death with our loved ones.

Discussing death with our loved ones.

Sport and Competition
Concussions and Sports

Peter J. Rappa M.D. on May 30, 2012

Today there's definitely a spotlight on concussions in sports particularly in NFL football players. However, it's not just concussions that are a risk factor but also sub concussive impacts that play a part in future brain injury and future disability.

Today there's definitely a spotlight on concussions in sports particularly in NFL football players. However, it's not just concussions that are a risk factor but also sub concussive impacts that play a part in future brain injury and future disability.

Trust
Sports Psychology: Coaching Trust

Peter J. Rappa M.D. on May 5, 2012

It's playoff time. College and High school basketball is over.

It's playoff time. College and High school basketball is over.

Relationships
Peyton Manning: Healing the Heart—Moving On

Peter J. Rappa M.D. on March 8, 2012

Peyton Manning separated from the Indianapolis Colts today with a heartfelt goodbye that resonated with high quality energy freeing him up to move ahead.

Peyton Manning separated from the Indianapolis Colts today with a heartfelt goodbye that resonated with high quality energy freeing him up to move ahead.

Creativity
The Gift

Peter J. Rappa M.D. on March 23, 2010

A tale of Creation and Opportunity.

A tale of Creation and Opportunity.