Monthly Archives: November 2011
The PSU and Syracuse Tragedies Have Shed Light on The Need to Address the Dark Problems in Sports
Sadly, in just the last month we have witnessed horrible child sex crimes surface at Penn State and Syracuse, finally directing much needed national attention toward a growing problem in our country today. Yes, as much as we would like …
NEW Life Stress Test App Available for iphone!
Life stress can come in the form of negative events (like losing a job), as well as positive events (like planning for the holidays). Unfortunately, regardless of the source of the stressor (good or bad), our bodies often react and …
The Syracuse Sex Scandal & Jim Boeheim’s Poor Reaction can be a Teachable Moment
Last week I wrote about how bothered I was with Jim Boeheim’s adamant and unconditional support of assistant coach and friend Larry Fine, immediately protesting the child molestation charges he faces. Having worked in mental health for almost 20 years, …
Jim Boeheim’s Comments were Irresponsible in the Syracuse Molestation Scandal
I’m not so sure I understand Syracuse head basketball coach Jim Boeheim’s adamant defense of assistant coach Bernie Fine and the charges of sexual molestation that he currently faces. Of course, in the United States we are presumed innocent until …
