Sport and Performance Psychology

Sport and performance psychology at SD Wellness is focused on optimizing mental well-being and performance for athletes and high achievers across various fields. This practice area combines psychological principles with specialized techniques to help individuals enhance focus, resilience, motivation, and emotional regulation. Our work supports athletes by addressing mental barriers like performance anxiety, confidence issues, and stress, while also promoting mental agility and positive mindset shifts essential for peak performance.

By tailoring interventions to meet each client’s unique goals, SD Wellness enables athletes and performers to achieve a balanced approach to competition, training, and personal development, empowering them to reach their full potential.

What does Sport and Performance Psychology entail?

Customizable to each athlete's individual needs
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Cognitive and behavioural skills training for performance enhancement

Goal setting; imagery and performance planning; concentration and attention control strategies; development of self-confidence, self-esteem and competence in sports.
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Counseling and clinical interventions

Athletic motivation; depression, loss and suicide; over-training and burnout; aggression and violence; athletic injury and rehabilitation.
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Consultation and training

systems interventions with parents and families involved in youth sports participation; education of coaches regarding motivation, interpersonal and leadership skills and talent development; early identification and prevention of psychological difficulties.

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