Well-Being Therapy: An Approach to Increase Athlete Well-Being and Performance

Well-being is complex, encompassing emotional, psychological, and social functioning. Athletes with high well-being perform optimally in high-pressure environments, overcome obstacles, and enjoy long and successful careers. Despite its importance, there are few psychological strategies that directly...

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Published in:Journal of sport psychology in action 2021-03, Vol.12 (1), p.1-10
Main Authors: Thompson, Bailey A., Schary, David P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive behavioral therapy
psychological functioning
sport performance
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Summary:Well-being is complex, encompassing emotional, psychological, and social functioning. Athletes with high well-being perform optimally in high-pressure environments, overcome obstacles, and enjoy long and successful careers. Despite its importance, there are few psychological strategies that directly address athlete well-being. Well-being Therapy (WBT) is a successful, short-term strategy that increases well-being via self-observation and structured daily usage. Originally developed as a clinical treatment for depression, research indicates that it may be suitable for non-clinical and educational settings. As a result, WBT may be an effective technique for increasing well-being and performance among athletes. We discuss the benefits of WBT and provide practical strategies to implement it for psychologists, counselors, and/or Certified Mental Performance Consultants.
ISSN:2152-0704
2152-0712
DOI:10.1080/21520704.2020.1750516