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Psychotherapy: Paul provides psychotherapy for all ages using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology.

For children, Paul uses his Student Life Skills program.

Sports Consulting: Paul provides mental fitness training for athletes to improve performance in their sport and life.

He uses his SPARK Method program for high performance with athletes.

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Accountability Partner

Team up with me to share your goals and have an accountability partner.  

You will receive (Monday - Friday) personalized texts from me as we dive into building the habits that will enhance your life.

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SPARK Method for Athletes

One Concept - Two Applications.  Learn how to apply one mindset strategy for both sport and life.

Paul has worked with athletes at every level: Youth, High School, College, Pro, Olympians

Sports: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Swimming, Diving, Hockey, LaCrosse, Water Polo, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Martial Arts, Track and Field, Tennis, Pickleball, Wrestling, Weight Lifting, Crossfit, Fencing, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Skiing, Rowing, Golf, Marksmanship, Archery

Athletes From: U of IL, U of MI, U of WI, Notre Dame, Pacific, U of FL, U of MN, Clemson, Navy, Army, U of Iowa, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bulls, Whitney Young HS, New Trier HS, Loyola Academy HS, Lake Forest HS 

“If I try to beat someone, then I can only get as good as they are. If I try to be as good as I can be, there’s no telling where that might lead.”

Shaun White - Olympic Snow Boarder

SPARK Method Information

The Mission is the Same for Athletes and Students

Raise Awareness

Your mindset sets the tone for everything in your life, understanding this is the key to improve your life

Practical Tools

Real results require tangible tools, all of our programs are meant to be implemented directly in your life.

Student Life Skills 

For Childen Grades K - 5

 

Help your child learn and apply skills to have emotional wellness and healthy habits.

For both school and home use.

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About Paul Sweetow

Paul Sweetow has spent over 33 years in the helping profession as a psychotherapist. He received his masters degree in social work from The University of Chicago.

Paul is a 6th degree black belt in karate, 2nd degree black in Tae Kwon Do, 1st degree black belt in Kobudo (weapons), and a 1st degree black belt in Isido (swords). 

In the past 11 years, Paul has won 10 AAU National Championships (one silver) in Karate.  In addition, he has won one WKC World Championship, and two WUKF Bronze World Championships.  (And, I've lost plenty of competitions too!)


Paul is the author of 12 books: Student Life Skills, Bite-Sized SEL: HERO, Bite-Sized SEL: CLASS, The Socratic Parent, The Heroic Adventures of Miles and Maria books 1-8. 

His upcoming book, The SPARK Method will be available in December, 2025.

About Paul Sweetow

Paul Sweetow has spent over 30 years in the helping profession as a psychotherapist. He received his masters degree in social work from The University of Chicago.

Paul is the author of ten books: Student Life Skills, The Socratic Parent, The Heroic Adventures of Miles and Maria books 1-8.

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Workbook Available in December, 2025

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