By Emily Braunewell, EdM, LMHC, CMPC Welcome to the BSPP Blog! In this series, “Meet…”, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a glimpse into the work we do. All identifying information has been modified or composited to preserve our clients’ confidentiality. In this second installment, we are returning to where we left off with […]

By Emily Braunewell, EdM, LMHC, CMPC Welcome to the BSPP Blog! In this series, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a glimpse into the work we do. All identifying information has been modified or composited to preserve our clients’ confidentiality. In this second installment, we are focusing on Sam, a flute player seeking integrated […]

By Emily Braunewell, EdM, LMHC, CMPC Welcome to the BSPP Blog! In this series, “Meet…”, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a glimpse into the work we do. All identifying information has been modified or composited to preserve our clients’ confidentiality, and “C” has been used to represent the “Consultant.”  In this second installment, […]

By Emily Braunewell, EdM, LMHC, CMPC, BSPP Consultant Welcome to the BSPP Blog! In this series, “Meet…”, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a glimpse into the work we do. All identifying information has been modified or composited to preserve our clients’ confidentiality, and “C” has been used to represent the “Consultant.”  In this […]

Accept it; don’t fight it Here’s something you may not know: you don’t need to feel confident or think positively to perform well. It is possible to face anxiety, fear, and wavering self-confidence and still bring it. We have long been taught that we must fight our anxiety and eliminate our negative self-talk in order […]

Did you know that buying new workout clothes can help you stick to your fitness goals? Keeping up with New Year’s resolutions—or any goals you set for yourself—can be challenging. Motivation tends to fade after the initial excitement wears off, and old habits creep back in. Here are some helpful tips for sticking to your […]

Bad days. Bad plays. Bad games. They’re a fact of life as an athlete. We can’t escape them no matter how hard we train. But we can learn how to handle them so one bad day doesn’t lead to more. “Don’t place your mistakes on your head, their weight may crush you. Instead, place them […]

Everyone needs a motto. The motivation to push through. “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” “I feel the need…the need for speed!” These are mottos I use during challenging training runs, cycling events, and triathlons. They may seem silly, but they work. The Problem When athletes become tired, experience pain, or fall behind their goal […]