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Dan Krizan was an undergraduate student-athlete on the swim team at George Washington University.
While working as an advanced practicum counselor at Barry University, he obtained a master's degree in sport, exercise, and performance psychology.
He received a master’s and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern
Q&A with Dr. Krizan:
What are the primary mental health concerns athletes seek your help for?
What are the primary mental health concerns athletes seek your help for?
In general, he mentioned that the concerns he sees are around "75% clinical and 25% performance-based":
Anxiety
Depression
Grief / Crisis situations
What are some coping strategies you use to help treat those concerns?
What are some coping strategies you use to help treat those concerns?
Breathing. When we deal with anxiety we see physiological responses: We start to hyperventilate, our heart rate goes up, start sweating, and racing thoughts continue. Breathing is one of the few things in our control.
When dealing with depression and grief, seeking out support from friends and family, and professional help from counseling can be the best solution.
Dan's Most Practical Strategy:
Box Breathing - "A powerful but simple relaxation technique that aims to return breathing to its normal rhythm after a stressful experience. It may help clear the mind, relax the body, and improve focus (Boyle & Stinson, 2022)."
Performance Anxiety Technique
Performance Anxiety Technique
Citations
Boyle, K., & Stinson, A. (2022, August 24). Box breathing: How to do it, benefits, and tips. Medical News Today. Retrieved April 13, 2023, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321805
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