Welcome to RunnerShrink. The purpose of this blog is to share information from the applied science of psychology to a wider audience than I could possibly reach in my professional work. FYI, a discipline is referred to as an applied science when scientific principles and theories are applied to practical problems, often in a creative and artful manner. While this definition so aptly expresses what I love about psychology, it also conveys what I want RunnerShrink to be.
To say that the science and practice of psychology is enormous would be an understatement. Performing an internet search on any topic related with psychology or mental health returns an overwhelming number of results. It’s difficult to know which sources are trustworthy and confusing when you receive conflicting information. It is my hope that people will come to regard RunnerShrink as a reliable resource that they can trust because they know exactly who is providing them with the information. I place great importance upon being open, transparent, and approachable. I want you to know who I am, what I do and why you might be interested in what I have to say. I want you to be able to contact me if you have questions about the information I share. I also welcome your feedback and suggestions, especially if you’d like to give me an idea for a blog post that you would connect with.
I will be writing about areas of psychology where I have a breadth of training and professional experience. Sport & Performance Psychology is an obvious choice, since it is one of my specialties. It is a branch of psychology that focuses on enhancement of skills, maximizing one’s abilities and functioning at a higher level. Its principles are closely aligned with another branch called Positive Psychology, which strives to help people become a better version of themselves; to experience fulfillment and meaning in their lives. These approaches reflect both my professional values and my athlete mentality, and you will notice them in just about everything I write.
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