It is not unusual for the death of a famous athlete to hit us harder than expected. We might even feel surprised and embarrassed by how intensely their passing can affect us. Here are a few reasons why the passing of our favorite athletes can…
This past month, Martin Hsia and Brian Gutierrez were present at the January Jubilee, the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association‘s (SGVPA) largest annual event. Dr. Hsia is serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the association for the tenth year. This year’s…
Collegiate athletes face a variety of stressors on and off the field. They face exhausting schedules involving practice, strength and conditioning, physical therapy, part-time jobs, internships, and full-time class schedules. They experience sport-related injuries, performance anxiety, and grief when transitioning out of competitive athletics. CBT…
How can I be absolutely certain……? ….that I turned the stove off before I left the house? ….that I WON’T be exposed to deadly bacteria after touching a public doorknob? ….that I WON’T actually fulfill the image in my head about pushing someone into…
CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz is nearing his second year as the team sport psychology consultant to the Salsa Soccer Club, a Women’s Premiere Soccer League team. Dr. von Stietz helped the team kick off the New Year by participating in the team retreat near…
A Summary of “Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation” by Gabriele Oettingen, Psychologist and Researcher We’ve all seen inspiring memes, or heard the messages to “Just stay positive!” “Think on the bright side!” or “Dare to dream big!” It’s often considered basic…
*The following information is shared only with the full consent of the client.* Sumo wrestling is not only a 2,000-year-old martial art and the Japanese national sport, it is also the sport of choice for a growing number of athletes across the globe. The objective…
With the advent of streaming services, Must See TV is not limited to a few hours a night one night a week. Streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Hulu each have a variety of award winning, or at least nominated, shows from a…
The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. We often want to provide our family and friends gifts that they will love and appreciate. However, we are often busy with dealing with the stressors of everyday life and are not always sure…
Recently, CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz met with the men’s and women’s tennis teams from Whittier College, a NCAA Division III program. The team is comprised of players hailing from all over the world including Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Guam, as well as all…
Trauma survivors sometimes get stuck in their recovery. When sudden, dangerous, and uncontrollable events threaten us, our basic beliefs can be shattered, leaving us with ideas and habits that keep us feeling “safe.” Over time however, those coping strategies may not be as helpful as…
Did you know that Dr. Jason von Stietz is the team sport psychology consultant for Salsa SC, a Women’s Premiere Soccer League team based in the South Bay? Dr. von Stietz recently began working with Salsa SC by providing team building and mental skills…