When a basketball player becomes frustrated after missing a series of three-point shots, the coach tells her, "Don't say to yourself 'I can't do it,' say to yourself, 'The next three shots are going in.'" This advice is very similar to what a cognitive-behavior therapist would call

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The coach's advice to change the player's negative self-talk into a positive affirmation is an example of cognitive restructuring. This technique involves identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs, and replacing them with positive ones. It is a key component of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).  Cognitive restructuring modifies unacceptable behavior patterns by changing a person's negative self-statements into constructive coping statements.

When a Basketball Player Becomes Frustrated After Missing a Series