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5 DBT Skills Every Athlete Should Know (And How to Use Them)

5 DBT Skills Every Athlete Should Know (And How to Use Them)

by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Apr 28, 2026 | DBT Skills for Athletes Blog Posts

  You’ve probably heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in the context of mental health treatment. And yes, it was originally developed to help people manage intense emotions and build more stable lives. But here’s what doesn’t get talked...
Emotion Regulation Skills for Athletes: How to Bounce Back

Emotion Regulation Skills for Athletes: How to Bounce Back

by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Feb 26, 2026 | DBT Skills for Athletes Blog Posts

As much as we try to remain calm and collected at all times in sports, it’s simply not possible. There will always be something that happens that makes you lose your cool; whether that is a critical comment from a coach, a conflict with a teammate, an inujury,...
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