Sports Performance and Hypnotherapy

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Alan Turvey
Central Coast Hypnosis

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Central Coast Hypnosis

My name is alan Turvey and my business is called Central Coast Hypnosis.

  • I have worked with a huge variety of people for a huge variety of issues.

  • In sport I have worked with soccer, football, rugby union, and curling players, a motorcross rider, dancers, swimmers, golfers and more.

You can find me at CentralCoastHypnosis.com.au

Sports Hypnosis

Sports hypnosis refers to the use of hypnotherapy with athletes in order to enhance sporting performance. The mental state of athletes during training and competition is said to impact performance. Hypnosis is a form of mental training and can therefore contribute to enhancing athletic execution.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_hypnosis

Sports Performance

Using hypnosis hypnotherapy and mental imagery in Sport is common.

  • Directing mindset though mental rehearsal
  • Using triggers for performance
  • Hypnotherapy removes blocks
  • Hypnosis can develop good habits

Olympics

  • Olympic games uses sports psychologists.

Two reviews of the Australian swimming team’s performance and behavioural difficulties in London identified the absence of a sports psychologist as a key factor.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/rio-olympics-2015-sports-psychologists-back-in-favour/news-story/cf7a888926227e2e2959ecec90e3db65

Olympics (cont.)

But athletes don't just consult sports psychologists when they're having difficulties. Sport psychologists can also help athletes: Enhance performance. Various mental strategies, such as visualization, self-talk and relaxation techniques, can help athletes overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.

http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/sport-psychologists.aspx

Specifically how it can be used

  • personal issues : relationships, drinking and gambling
  • fear of success
  • fear of failure
  • achieving focus and control
  • being in the zone.
  • reinforcing established goals

yet more ways it can be used …

  • controlling nerves
  • increase concentration
  • eliminate distractions
  • assist in controlling pain
  • removing negative thoughts which block progress
  • learn mental training techniques
  • fix self sabotage

Attributes of a good sports person

  • Enthusiasm
  • Commitment
  • Good habits
  • Good sportsmanship
  • Persistence
  • Fitness

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  • Suggestion
  • Habits
  • Blocks

Where to find Central Coast Hypnosis

If you think of any area of your life where hypnotherapy may be able to help, please call for a confidential chat. 

0403 920 413
alan@centralcoasthypnosis.com.au
http://www.centralcoasthypnosis.com.au

Thanks for attending :-)