Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for sport and competition offer a structured middle ground between inpatient care and standard weekly therapy.
What Is IOP for Sport and Competition?
IOP typically involves 3-4 days per week, 3 hours per day, in structured therapeutic programming for sport and competition. You sleep at home while receiving near-daily support.
Who Benefits from IOP for Sport and Competition?
IOP is appropriate when:
- Standard weekly therapy isn't sufficient for current sport and competition severity
- Step-down from inpatient care to maintain stability
- Acute life stressors have temporarily worsened sport and competition beyond weekly therapy's capacity
- Building foundational skills for sport and competition management in an intensive format
What IOP for Sport and Competition Involves
Most IOP programs for sport and competition include group therapy, skills training (DBT, CBT), individual sessions, and family components.
Finding an IOP for Sport and Competition
Ask your current therapist for referrals, contact your insurance, or use SAMHSA's treatment locator to find IOP programs specializing in sport and competition.