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Washington Hires First Director of Wellness in Team History


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https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/changing-minds/wft-hires-dr-barbara-roberts-as-director-of-wellness-and-clinical-services/2688422/ 

"The Washington Football Team has hired well-renowned psychologist Dr. Barbara Roberts as its director of wellness and clinical services, the franchise announced in a statement on Tuesday.

Dr. Roberts is now the first person in Washington's history to hold such a position and just one of seven across the NFL. Additionally, she is one of just four psychologists who has earned a Ph.D to be working full time for an NFL franchise.............."

"............According to the team, Dr. Roberts will bring a "proactive approach" to handling mental health and create a system of activities that can help Washington's players improve their mental health on a daily basis. The system will focus on specific coping mechanisms and behaviors that can alter overall mental health........."

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17 hours ago, MKnight82 said:

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/changing-minds/wft-hires-dr-barbara-roberts-as-director-of-wellness-and-clinical-services/2688422/ 

"The Washington Football Team has hired well-renowned psychologist Dr. Barbara Roberts as its director of wellness and clinical services, the franchise announced in a statement on Tuesday.

Dr. Roberts is now the first person in Washington's history to hold such a position and just one of seven across the NFL. Additionally, she is one of just four psychologists who has earned a Ph.D to be working full time for an NFL franchise.............."

"............According to the team, Dr. Roberts will bring a "proactive approach" to handling mental health and create a system of activities that can help Washington's players improve their mental health on a daily basis. The system will focus on specific coping mechanisms and behaviors that can alter overall mental health........."

I think this can only bode well for the players. Honestly as someone who’s had 10 concussions mostly from football and has a therapist honestly I think this is a really good thing. We may not be doing every personel decision but I love what this team is doing off the field for the players and culture. To quote Brucie were winning off the field. But this time we’re actually doing it

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