#40 - Evelyn Schaefer, Psy.D. - Sport/Performance Psychology, Following Your Passions, and Training Future Psychologists

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Today on the podcast, Laura speaks with Dr. Evelyn Schaefer about sports and performance psychology as well as training and education.

Dr. Schaefer is a clinical and sport/performance psychologist living and working in Fond du Lac, WI. She is a clinical supervisor for Outpatient Behavioral Health at Agnesian Healthcare/SSM and the Training Director for their APA accredited predoctoral internship.

Some topics of discussion on today’s episode include…

• The intersection of sports psychology and trauma
• Allowing athletes to be human
• The importance of engaging with and cultivating one’s passions
• The mental health advocacy of some prominent Olympians
• The process of starting an APA accredited predoctoral internship from the ground up

Dr. Schaefer is involved in systems level work in the areas of provider wellness and diversity, equity and inclusion. After many years of working primarily in the field of trauma, Dr. Schaefer followed the road not taken and respecialized in sport/performance psychology. She currently works both at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac and as a consultant to atheletes, performers, coaches and teams throughout the United States. She works with the United States Figure Skating Association providing education in the areas of peak performance and athlete mental health. Dr. Schaefer is a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s Mental Health Registry and hopes to one day to reach her lifelong goal of finally making it to the Olympics! A particular delight for Dr. Schaefer is encouraging young psychologists to bring their passions into their work and find their unique path. Mom of 2 active teenagers, her happy place is found onboard a SUP watching the sun set over a lake or making a big pot of soup on a snowy day.

To reach out to Dr. Schaefer about sport/performance psychology email her at: [e-mail]

To reach out to Dr. Schaefer about training and education email her at: [e-mail]

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