Webinar Pricing:
$50: GPA Members $80: Non-members $20: GPA Student Members
Sports and Performance Psychology Techniques Applied to Psychotherapy with Non-AthletesZoom Webinar, CE: 3 Hours Workshop Description: Recent events in the area of sports and athletics have highlighted an increased awareness of the importance of mental health. Many professional athletes have acknowledged their individual struggles, thereby removing the stigma of seeking assistance. Concurrently, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, neuroscience, technology and other performance-oriented psychotherapeutic techniques by sports and performance psychologists as well as other mental conditioning coaches to enhance performance. The concept of a mental core is useful in the understanding and use of these techniques. The mental core consists of one’s overall Internal Dialogue/Self-Talk, Preparation Skills, Recovery Skills, Emotional Intelligence (EI), Systems Thinking, and Mindfulness Skills. The concept of the mental core creates a solid, fundamental, and broad base for your overall mental fitness. This workshop provides a unique view of the future of psychotherapeutic interventions through the investigation of an integrated approach to mental fitness. The concept of the mental core will be introduced, and the participants will be exposed to the various tools, techniques and skills associated with the concept. (Intermediate)Learning Objectives: Objective 1: Explain the components of an individual’s Mental Core as it applies to mental fitness and conditioning. Objective 2: Identify the relevant psychotherapeutic tools and applications of neuroscience and technology available for clinicians.
Objective 3: Summarize the various aspects of grit, resilience and emotional intelligence that can be integrated into a successful treatment program. Objective 4: Explain the use of the concepts of fixed vs. growth mindset. Objective 5: Discuss the usefulness of the concept of Continuous Improvement in psychotherapeutic intervention. Objective 6: Summarize the distinction between mental health and mental fitness. About the Presenter:  Dr. Luis F. Valdes is the CEO and co-founder of Psychogenyx, LLC, a behavioral science consulting firm that offers a wide-range of consulting and counseling services. Dr. Valdes is a well-rounded psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the realms of clinical work, corporate consulting, and performance psychology. Dr. Valdes received his Ph.D. from the Counseling Psychology program at Texas Tech University in 1984. He is highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach. He has worked in a wide-range of settings including university counseling centers and corporations of all sizes, and has worked with a wide range of clients, including nuclear power generation, law enforcement and sports teams. Dr. Valdes is in a diversified independent practice as a licensed psychologist in Tucker, GA. Dr. Valdes previously served as Clinical Services Coordinator at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He served as Director of Outreach Services at the University of Notre Dame Counseling Center and the University of Texas at Austin Counseling and Career Services Center. He served as their Coordinator of Outreach and Consultation Services in which he supervised and frequently delivered their various workshop, training and consultation services. His next career move took him into the world of corporate consulting, training, and coaching. He was employed at RHR International, the Turknett Leadership Group, and TalentQuest. Since 2008, his current practice provides a full range of assessment and psychotherapy services, corporate consulting services, and performance psychology services for elite and aspiring high-performance athletes and other professionals. Disclosures: This presenter has no financial, professional or personal relationship that might potentially bias and/or impact content of the educational activity/session.
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Gabrielle Dean via email (admin@gapsychology.org). A $35 cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellations prior to one week before the event. No refunds will be given within one week of the event. The Georgia Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Georgia Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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