February 2002

MENTAL TRAINING: Techniques To Reduce Stress II

Published on: 5th February, 2002

MENTAL TRAINING: Techniques To Reduce Stress II  | read this item

By Paul Schienberg, PhD
INTRODUCTION: The first article in this series (Techniques to Reduce Stress I), we reviewed Diaphragmatic Breathing and Imagery techniques in reducing stress. It was noted that both can improve the positive impact on lowering stress and anxiety in an athletic situation that is being or will be encountered. This article will introduce [...]

MENTAL TRAINING: Stop Those Unwanted Thoughts, Quick!

Published on: 5th February, 2002

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By Paul Schienberg, PhD
You’re on the 18th green and playing the best round of golf that you have ever played. It looks like you are about to break the magical mark of 80 for the first time ever. It is not uncommon to have a thought like “I’m going to miss this putt.” Usually, when [...]

MENTAL TRAINING: Making Use of Self-Hypnosis

Published on: 1st February, 2002

MENTAL TRAINING: Making Use of Self-Hypnosis  | read this item

By Paul Schienberg, PhD
Self-hypnosis is a technique that is often used by athletes for the purposes of pain management, anxiety reduction, or maximizing exertion. Hypnosis is a temporary, trance-like state, which is characterized by the individual being exceedingly suggestible. If a hypnotized individual is told that he/she can not move his arm, then he/she will [...]