Sports Psychology techniques to Combat Stress (1.5 hours)
Workshop Summary:
This workshop will focus on adapting sports psychology techniques to combat stress. As people working in high performing stressful environments, we will learn, practice, and leave with concrete plans to apply effective sports psychology tools to our daily lives.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and practice three sports psychology skills that enhance self-awareness around stress management
- Describe SMART goals and optimal goal setting strategies, and leave with a written plan to combat stress
- List two sports psychology tools for rest and recovery that minimize stress
Presenter Biography:
Dr. Cory Nyamora is a licensed psychologist and endurance sports coach. He is the founder and director of Endurance – A Sports & Psychology Center, Inc. a company that provides psychological services, sports training and sports travel to people of all ages. Dr. Nyamora specializes in sports psychology and works with professional athletes, recreational adult athletes and competitive high school athletes. He provides trainings for organizations and athletes on topics related to the intersections of sports, performance, mental health and overall wellness. Find out more at www.endurancecenter.org
Dr. Nyamora will be co-presenting with his sports psychology trainees: Demond Washington MA. and Quentin Baldwin.
Practical Takeaway:
Participants will leave with a detailed written plan with concrete steps to practice any of the skills they learned (and practiced in the workshop) that will benefit them in their stress management practices.
