Aim For Change: Be a Resilient Athlete

Aim For Change: Be a Resilient Athlete I'm a clinical psychologist and injured triathlete who specializes in stress management.

I work with athletes and performers on performance anxiety, mental fitness, life balance, and processing sports injury.

There is no one cause of the growing mental health crisis in young people. While it’s important to understand causation,...
04/22/2022

There is no one cause of the growing mental health crisis in young people. While it’s important to understand causation, it’s equally as important to know how to intervene. Open dialogue about mental health is hard and uncomfortable but is the key to helping our up-and-coming generations navigate their world. Check out the Jed Foundation for tips on how to start the conversation: seizetheawkward.org.

Often people tell me, "I want to be happy." But when I ask, "what does happiness look like for you," they say, " Um, I h...
04/05/2022

Often people tell me, "I want to be happy." But when I ask, "what does happiness look like for you," they say, " Um, I have no idea." Whatever one's definition is, intent and focus are key. It's not a steady state; we create our happiness. So how do you define happiness in your life?

Losing is part of the journey, the part that is really not fun. Failure is never fun, but it can also teach us a lot if ...
01/26/2022

Losing is part of the journey, the part that is really not fun. Failure is never fun, but it can also teach us a lot if we are willing to listen! What is a recent failure that you learned from?

01/21/2022

“Happiness is a fleeting feeling”. When Kevin Durant talks about seeking peace over happiness, it sounds like he’s talking about gratitude. About keeping your emotions even and you’re mental game strong. Great clip shared by

If you’re feeling depressed or anxious, or have a hard time expressing yourself verbally, try texting! It can be a great...
01/12/2022

If you’re feeling depressed or anxious, or have a hard time expressing yourself verbally, try texting! It can be a great way to start a conversation in a calm and collected way, and allows time for you to process your thoughts and feelings. Once you feel more confident you can switch to verbal communication.

Happy holiday season and a very happy near year! May this year bring peace of mind and happiness to you and yours.
12/29/2021

Happy holiday season and a very happy near year! May this year bring peace of mind and happiness to you and yours.

At least it’s festive? The holiday season doesn’t magically solve your struggles! Take time for yourself the next couple...
12/22/2021

At least it’s festive? The holiday season doesn’t magically solve your struggles! Take time for yourself the next couple of weeks to recharge and calm the nerves, anxiety, and stress.

The Holidays can be a stressful time for all of us. Next time something comes up that is causing anxiety or stress, try ...
12/15/2021

The Holidays can be a stressful time for all of us. Next time something comes up that is causing anxiety or stress, try reframing it! “I have to get the shopping done in time” could be “it’s so fun choosing gifts for the people I love, that will bring a smile to their face”. “I’m dreading all the travel ahead” vs. “I’m lucky that I have time to see the people I love”. What is something you need to reframe?

Feeling overwhelmed? Take a deep breath and try a few of these techniques out!
12/01/2021

Feeling overwhelmed? Take a deep breath and try a few of these techniques out!

Making a list of things you’re thankful for is a great practice year round. This thanksgiving, what makes your list? Wis...
11/24/2021

Making a list of things you’re thankful for is a great practice year round. This thanksgiving, what makes your list? Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday!

Sometimes the holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year for you, and that’s ok! If Thanksgiving brings up old ...
11/17/2021

Sometimes the holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year for you, and that’s ok! If Thanksgiving brings up old struggles or tough memories, or feelings of loss, know that you aren’t alone.

There are all sorts of mental health tools you can pull out to take care of yourself, you just have to commit to taking ...
11/10/2021

There are all sorts of mental health tools you can pull out to take care of yourself, you just have to commit to taking time to use them. So, what are you doing to take care of yourself today?

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