List of CBT Interventions Relevant to Sport and Exercise Psychology Practice

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Intervention Category	Intervention Examples
Core CBT Interventions	Psychoeducation; Self-monitoring and thought records; Cognitive restructuring; Behavioural activation; Exposure (graded or full); Response prevention; Skills training (e.g., problem solving); Goal setting (SMART/collaborative); Activity scheduling; Functional analysis (ABC, Hot Cross Bun); Relaxation and breathing strategies; Mindfulness-based cognitive skills; Homework/task setting; Relapse prevention planning
Emotion-Focused Interventions	Emotional regulation training; Affect labelling; Distress tolerance (CBT/DBT-informed); Worry postponement; Imagery rescripting; Reducing safety behaviours; Tolerance of uncertainty training
Cognitive Interventions	Identifying automatic thoughts; Challenging cognitive distortions; Reframing beliefs; Core belief work; Socratic questioning; Decentring; Cognitive exposure (thought experimentation); Behavioural experiments
Behavioural Interventions	Behavioural activation; Graded task assignment; Exposure hierarchies; Performance routines (sport-specific); Relaxation training; Habit reversal; Role-play; Assertiveness training
Interpersonal / Relational Interventions	Relational pacing; Empathic attunement; Collaborative agenda setting; Guided discovery; Communication skills training; Interpersonal effectiveness strategies; Validation techniques
Sport-Specific CBT Interventions (SEPP-Focused)	Performance diaries/self-monitoring; Pre-performance routines; Post-performance reflection (e.g., PAGE, PAR); Managing performance anxiety; Attention control training; Self-talk restructuring; Imagery for confidence and planning; Cognitive reframing of mistakes; Behavioural experiments during practice (e.g., pressure drills)