Sports

Group Dynamics and “Momentum Shifts” in Basketball

Thursday 02 March 2023

Psychoanalyst Joan Sarnat reflects on what it takes for players to work together as a team to harness group energy in the service of success.

How Emotional and Relational Strengths Helped the Golden State Warriors Win a Championship

Thursday 01 December 2022

How much do positive team dynamics matter in sports? Psychoanalyst Joan Sarnat argues that they can be crucial in helping a team become champions.

When We're Learning New Skills, Dependence Can Lead to Independence

Wednesday 09 November 2022

Psychotherapist NienJu Wu reflects on why learning new skills when we're adults can mirror our earliest experiences as infants.