When Therapists Watch TV
When Therapists Watch TV
4. Ted Lasso, Sports Psychology, and Are "the Yips" Real?
4. Ted Lasso, Sports Psychology, and Are "the Yips" Real?
4. Ted Lasso, Sports Psychology, and Are "the Yips" Real?
Tuesday 7th March 2023
Therapists dissect Ted Lasso, the Yips, and sports psychology, revealing how mental health affects athletes and coaching styles.
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Get the buttons here!Ted Lasso, The Yips, and Sports Psychology: A Therapist's Perspective
Failure is part of our successful story, right, a part of our journey, because your point I think you're hitting on is something drives us to sort of perform, and that might be that perfection.
Have you ever wondered what causes an athlete to suddenly lose their mojo? In this episode of 'When Therapists Watch TV', the spotlight is on Ted Lasso and the perplexing phenomenon known as the Yips. Dr. Sharon, a sports psychologist in Season 2, is brought in to help Danny Rojas overcome this mysterious hurdle. But what exactly are the Yips? Are they real? And if so, what triggers them and how can they be treated?
This episode brings together a panel of mental health experts to unravel these questions and more. They dive into the intricate ways coaching styles can influence an athlete’s mental state and performance. Is Ted Lasso’s unique coaching approach effective in real life? The therapists weigh in with their professional insights, offering a fascinating blend of sports psychology and television analysis.
Perfect for fans of Ted Lasso and anyone curious about the mental aspects of sports, this episode is both enlightening and entertaining. Tune in to discover how mental health plays a crucial role in athletic performance and why normalizing mental health struggles is vital for athletes.