Dr. Chris DeWolfe, Psych (Cand. Reg.) (he/him)
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (Candidate Registrer)
Clinical Expertise
Dr. DeWolfe works with adolescent (ages 12+ years) and adult athletes (ages 18+ years) for sport and performance consultation and mental skills training. He also works with adolescents and adults experiencing: anxiety disorders (social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias); eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, binge eating disorder, food avoidances and difficulties); body image issues; obsessive-compulsive disorder; and depression; as well as other psychological conditions and concerns (e.g., emotional difficulties, procrastination, low self-esteem).
Education, Clinical Training & Experience
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Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology, Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS)
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), First Class Honours (Psychology), University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB)
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Master’s of Science (MSc) in Sport and Exercise Science, University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB)
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Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours in Psychology (BKIH), University Scholar, Acadia University (Wolfville, NS)
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Clinical training completed at: Coastal Psychology; Community Mental Health and Addictions; Erica Baker Psychological Services; Dalhousie University Student Health and Wellness, and Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic
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Residency completed at Nova Scotia Health (Halifax, NS)
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Certified Mental Performance Consultant®
Current Activities & Memberships
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Psychologist, Candidate Register (#C10942), Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
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Member, Canadian Psychological Association
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Member, Canadian Sport Psychology Association
Selected Publications
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DeWolfe, C. E. J., Galbraith, M. K., Smith, M. M., Watt, M. C., Olthuis, J. V., Sherry, S. B., & Stewart, S. H. (2023). Anxiety sensitivity and physical activity are inversely related: A meta-analytic review. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2023.100548
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DeWolfe, C. E. J., & Dithurbide, L. (2022). Beware of the blues: Wellbeing of coaches and support staff throughout the Olympic Games. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 17, 1243-1257.
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Olthuis, J. V., Watt, M. C., DeWolfe, C. E. J., Connell, E., Wright, E., & Sevigny, L. (2020). Learn to run for anxiety sensitivity: A short-term, accessible physical exercise intervention for women. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 28, 151-160. https://doi.org/10.1123/wspaj.2020-0004
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DeWolfe, C. E. J., Scott, D., & Seaman, K. A. (2020). Embrace the challenge: Acknowledging a challenge following negative self-talk improves performance. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 33, 527-540. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2020.1795951