Friday, June 18, 2010

Art as Meditation


Billy Bob Beamer uses art as a means of dealing with chronic pain and the stress, describing his work as a “quiet active meditation". As part of his evolution as pain sufferer and artist, he has begun to teach others how they also might merge art and meditation. Billy Bob has exhibited in over 60 art shows throughout the USA and at the Ancient High House Museum, Staffordshire, UK.
For more about Beamer:
http://thenevicaproject.com/Gallery%20Artist/Artist/gallery_artist_Billy.htm
For an in-depth look at his thoughts on art as therapy: http://www.psychhealthroanoke.com/Resources/BBeamerArt%26Pain.pdf

Monday, June 14, 2010

Youth Sport Injuries


With few exceptions sport has thrived at all levels through the recent economic downturn. Such is the power of the sport enterprise – part profit machine, part field of dreams. But all is not well in the games of our youth. The increasingly seductive rewards of success at the highest levels, and the misapplication of professional sports ethics and expectations threaten the integrity of the youth sports movement. One of the greatest concerns is injury – which is happening at increasing frequency as the young are pushed too hard, too soon. This threat to well being is the focus and mission of STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention).
For information about STOP: http://www.stopsportsinjuries.com/
For a look at childrens' perspectives on injury: http://www.psychhealthroanoke.com/Resources/ppChildInjuryLoberg.pdf