When Your Therapist Is Only a Click Away
September 28th, 2011 // 5:31 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Excerpted from New York Times Mary Smith headed outside to her friend’s pool. Settling into a lounge chair, she tapped the Skype application on her phone. Hundreds of miles away, her face popped up on her therapist’s computer monitor; he smiled back on her phone’s screen. She took a sip of her cocktail. The session [...]
Category : Blog &Counseling
Stress and World Class Coaches
September 10th, 2010 // 7:40 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Much attention is paid to the impact of stress on elite athletes, but until recently, the impact of stress on their coaches has been largely ignored.
Category : Blog &Elite Athletes &Stress Management
How to Choose the Right Therapist for You
August 30th, 2010 // 6:18 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Choosing a therapist who is the right fit for you can be a critical determinant of whether you will be able to resolve your problems or not. Here are some basic tips to help you in the selection process.
Athletes and Sports Psychologists
March 14th, 2010 // 7:01 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
When the chips are down, the athlete often cannot share his/her inner fears, anxiety and anger issues with the coach or their parents. Now, the athlete has a critical ally…the professional Sports Psychologist (also referred as the professional Sport Psychologist). The Sports Psychologist, who should be Certified and well-trained in examining the whole person, can provide [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
Losing Your Cool During Competition: Just Part of the Game or Unresolved Anger Management Issues?
September 13th, 2009 // 3:45 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Often athletes who engage in out-of-control behaviors rationalize that everyone in the situation would react that way. Obviously, there is plenty of evidence to the contrary, where athletes are provoked continuously and most do not melt down
Category : Applied Sports Psychology &Stress
The Terrific Power of Optimism in Sports Success
August 13th, 2009 // 6:49 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Wise old Abe Lincoln described a pessimist as someone who “finds difficulty in every opportunity,” while an optimist is someone who “finds opportunity in every difficulty.” This principle is particularly true in athletics. Much research has shown that athletes and teams that have an optimistic interpretation of their performance (especially after losing) will consistently outperform [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
