Blog | My Site

Mastering the Mind: Emotion Regulation in Sport Psychology

Arna Erega

Feb 122 min read

Mastering the Mind: Emotion Regulation in Sport Psychology

How to manage emotions and understand emotional regulation in high performance settings.

22 views0 comments

Finding the Zone: Arousal Regulation in Sport Psychology

Arna Erega

Feb 62 min read

Finding the Zone: Arousal Regulation in Sport Psychology

Defining arousal regulation, its key components, and how mental skills training can support arousal regulation.

165 views0 comments

Sharpening Focus: The Art of Attention Control in Sport Psychology

Arna Erega

Feb 42 min read

Sharpening Focus: The Art of Attention Control in Sport Psychology

Key components of attention control and how one can work on improving their attention control skills.

22 views0 comments

Arna Erega

Jan 311 min read

Assessing International Students Acculturation Stress

The below scales may be used for non-commercial research and educational purposes only without seeking written permissions. Any other...

21 views0 comments

The Transformative Power of Self-Confidence in Sport Psychology

Arna Erega

Jan 292 min read

The Transformative Power of Self-Confidence in Sport Psychology

Addressing building blocks of self-confidence and the role of sport psychology clinicians in helping one develop confidence.

25 views0 comments

Igniting the Fire Within: The Role of Motivation in Sport Psychology

Arna Erega

Jan 252 min read

Igniting the Fire Within: The Role of Motivation in Sport Psychology

In the competitive athletic world, the difference between victory and defeat can be milliseconds, and the power of motivation emerges as...

23 views0 comments

Unleashing Potential: The Power of Sport Psychology Mental Skills

Arna Erega

Jan 232 min read

Unleashing Potential: The Power of Sport Psychology Mental Skills

In the world of sports, physical prowess is just one part of the equation. Many athletes today are openly speaking about their mental...

49 views0 comments

What is the Difference Between Counseling Therapy and Performance-Enhancing Services?

Arna Erega

Jan 212 min read

What is the Difference Between Counseling Therapy and Performance-Enhancing Services?

Counseling therapy and performance-enhancing services may have some overlaps however they serve very different purposes. Mental health...

71 views0 comments

Why do People Seek a Counselor or a Therapist?

Arna Erega

Jan 202 min read

Why do People Seek a Counselor or a Therapist?

People are starting to expand their definitions of wellness and well-being. Physical health is not the only aspect of our health we are...

21 views0 comments

Self-Care for Student-Athletes Transitioning Out of Sports

Arna Erega

Jun 9, 20232 min read

Self-Care for Student-Athletes Transitioning Out of Sports

Self-care is an important concept at any point in time and it requires behavioral effort to be implemented. As we discuss...

41 views0 comments

Arna Erega

Feb 11, 20231 min read

Mental Health Conversations With Athletes

Speak as One mission is to change the way people think and talk about mental health. Their founder Julie Korioth invited me to share my...

7 views0 comments

Arna Erega

Sep 5, 20221 min read

Shared Passion, Diverse Approaches: Counseling and Social Justice Considerations

My colleague Claire Cronin, PhD and I worked on this short article a few months ago and I am wanting to share it with you all as well! As...

5 views0 comments

Arna Erega

Sep 5, 20221 min read

Girls 4 Greatness Podcast Guest

Hello everyone! I had such a wonderful opportunity to be a guest on my dear friend Delia Perry's podcast, Girls 4 Greatness. Delia...

5 views0 comments

Arna Erega

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Perfection vs. Excellence

Many people, but particularly we athletes strive for perfection. We want to be perfect, our coaches want us to be perfect, our families...

14 views0 comments