Sport psychology is a relatively new field and there are still many misconceptions held by athletes and performers about its usefulness and limitations. Below are a few of the most common myths about sport psychology: Myth: Sport psychology is only for people who are “mentally…
The term exposure therapy sounds intimidating and possibly dangerous. If given the option between choosing a treatment called exposure therapy, which sounds scary, and choosing something that sounds much safer and more welcoming, it makes sense that someone would choose the safer option. So, what…
CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz is now partnering with the United States Sumo Federation to provide sport psychology services to the U.S. National Sumo Wrestling team. Dr. von Stietz has already worked with individual Team USA sumo wrestlers, one of which was discussed in…
Michael Phelps is not only the most decorated Olympian of all time, he is also an avid mental health advocate. He is well known for disclosing his history of depression and ADHD. In recent years, Phelps joined the board of Talkspace, a mobile phone app…
Many places in California and around the world are beginning to lift restrictions related to sheltering in place. People will soon begin to venture outside their home more and are experiencing anxiety about the dangers of infecting themselves and their loved ones. Many people are…
Stay at home orders are being lifted in many places around the United States and the world. However, the easing of restrictions does not mean that danger is no longer present. Many people are feeling anxious about leaving their homes and beginning to return to…
Most people in the world have put much of their life on pause as they cope with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In many cases this is necessary. For example, the spread of COVID-19 has forced athletic organizations to cancel sporting events and practices,…
Many of us have put much of our lives on pause as we shelter in place during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Staying home, unless engaging in essential business, is a crucial step toward slowing the rapid spread of COVID-19 and is likely saving…
The 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo were recently postponed until 2021. Although this was highly disappointing to many, it was necessary for the safety of everyone involved. However, for many Olympic athletes the most distressing part was not that the Olympics was postponed, but…
Most sporting events are currently either cancelled or postponed until further notice. This is for the best and will likely prevent many lives from being lost to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) or related complications. However, the pandemic will not last forever. At some…
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has exacerbated the symptoms of many people with OCD, especially those already suffering from obsessions related to contamination or other forms of health anxiety. In order to provide effective evidence-based OCD treatment for a greater amount of people, CBT SoCal’s…
In a recent article, we reviewed the importance of assertiveness in the age of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Behaving and communicating assertively can be challenging. Today, much of the world is facing a pandemic and an economic crisis that leaves many feeling helpless. In…