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Sports Hypnotherapy
For those who specialise in this therapy look for the letter 'H' in the speciality column
The following article has
been kindly supplied by
Gary Baker
BSc(Hons)Psych
DHP(NC) Dip.SportsPsych MNRHP
www.sportshypnosis.org.uk
Sports
Hypnotherapy
For both
elite and amateur athletes, regardless of their sport, the
desire for constant improvement is a characteristic that
inspires them to be their best. On-the-field practical training
alone however is often not enough for these aspirations, and
off-the-field mental development is now widely considered to be
an essential part of any sportsperson’s training regime.
As sports
professionalism increases around the world, and athletes enjoy
the opportunity to train fulltime, it is fast becoming
recognised that psychology in sport can be a great asset to both
individuals and teams, and many coaches are now turning to
sports psychologists to help them get the best out of their
athletes. Using imagery and visualisation, relaxation techniques
and goal setting as standard tools is now commonplace in many
sports, and these and many other psychological tools can be
greatly enhanced with the use of hypnosis. Sports Hypnotherapy
uses sports psychology and hypnosis to help you enhance your
mental strength, overcome sporting injuries, and improve your
performance, focus and concentration in both training and
competition.
Some of the
main areas where sports hypnosis is of particular benefit are
listed below, however this list is not exhaustive and individual
athletes may have quite specific issues that are affecting their
performance.
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Competition Nerves
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Performance Enhancement
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Motivation for Training/Competition
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Recovering from Injuries
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Building Confidence
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Improving Focus & Concentration
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Overcoming Mental Blocks
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Managing Emotions
Of course it’s not just on-field problems that affect athletes
and their performances. Typically non-sport issues such as
insomnia, stress, phobias and traumas can all hinder your best
efforts, but these can equally be effectively dealt with using
Hypnotherapy. As sports become ever more competitive, and those
participating get better and better, the mental side of sport is
going to become even more important. Sports Hypnotherapy is
ideally placed to provide you with these mental skills, and take
your performance to the next level.
About Gary
Baker:
Gary Baker
BSc(Hons)Psych DHP(NC)
Dip.SportsPsych MNRHP
is a mental coach and sports hypnotherapist, and
the Director of The Centre for Sports Hypnosis, which
provides information, training and research into sports
hypnosis and related fields. For more information, please
see
www.sportshypnosis.org.uk
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