Setting the Tone for Mental Strength

Presentation for the NYS Athletic Administrators Association's Chapter 5 Fall Professional Development Seminar on October 5th, 2017.

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1. Setting the Tone for Mental Strength NYSAAA Chapter 5 Fall Professional Development Workshop October 5, 2017 Wednesday, October 4, 17
2. About Me Craig Cypher, Psy.D. Clinical/Sport Psychologist www.cypherpsych.com doctorcypher@ cypherpsych.com Twitter: @doctorcypher Wednesday, October 4, 17
3. Mental and Emotional Issues when Working w/ Student-Athletes What are the most challenging issues you face as an Athletic Director? What skills do you wish more coaches could instill in your student-athletes? What are the biggest differences in student-athletes today vs. 10 years ago? 15-20 years ago? Wednesday, October 4, 17
4. The Weight of Stress Wednesday, October 4, 17
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6. Amygdala Acute Stress Response Wednesday, October 4, 17
7. Amygdala Acute Stress Response Wednesday, October 4, 17
8. Amygdala Acute Stress Response Wednesday, October 4, 17
9. Fight/Flight/Freeze Survival Response Evolutionary Advantage Energy we need to fight back, run away, recognize the need to “hide out” Wednesday, October 4, 17
10. Coping Strategies Wednesday, October 4, 17
11. Coping Strategies Escape (Social Media, YouTube, Netflix, Video Games, etc.) Physical Outlets/Exercise Social Connection Creative Outlets Calming/Soothing Strategies Wednesday, October 4, 17
12. Coping Strategies Escape (Social Media, YouTube, Netflix, Video Games, etc.) Physical Outlets/Exercise Social Connection Creative Outlets Calming/Soothing Strategies Wednesday, October 4, 17
13. “Body First” Regulation Skills Progressive Muscle Relaxation Imagery/Visualization Diaphragmatic Breathing Mindfulness Exercises Wednesday, October 4, 17
14. The 5 C’s Sport Psychology Skills Training Wednesday, October 4, 17
15. The 5 C’s Control (Body First Regulation) Communication (w/ Parents, Coaches, Teammates) Commitment (Motivation? Goals?) Concentration (Focus, “Quiet Mind”, “Controlling the Controllables”) Confidence (Resilience, Putting it all together: Fitness, Sport Skills, Experience, Mental Skills) Wednesday, October 4, 17
16. Setting the Tone . . . Wednesday, October 4, 17
17. Thank you. doctorcypher@cypherpsych.com Slides: www.speakerdeck.com/doctorcypher Wednesday, October 4, 17
18. Public Service Announcement Working with/Selecting a Consultant Credentials? - Licensed Professions - psychology as a protected term Training? - Do you have formal training in Sport Psychology? Wednesday, October 4, 17
19. Public Service Announcement Membership? - Main/ Premier organization is AASP For psychologists, it’s the American Psychological Association’s Division 47 Wednesday, October 4, 17
20. Public Service Announcement Certification? AASP - “Certified Mental Performance Consultant” Division 47 - “Proficiency in Sport Psychology” Wednesday, October 4, 17