Firefighters from Marin and Contra Costa counties are participating in a unique performance psychology program at Dominican. Their goal is to incorporate mental skills techniques into their departments’ training programs to help firefighters become more resilient in traumatic, high-pressure situations. There’s growing recognition of the importance of addressing not only mental health but also mental skills in high-stress and physically challenging professions, says Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, Applied Sport and Performance Psychology program director. Read more in the news section of our bio. #ThisIsDUC