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Hypnosis and Self-hypnosis Training for Enhancing Peak Performance in Sports and Life

Joseph Tramontana, PhD and Mitch Smith, LCSW, MSW, DAHB

This workshop is for therapists already using hypnosis for performance enhancement and/or those who use hypnosis and want to expand into this arena. Mitch Smith, LCSW,MSW, DAHB who has been a frequent ASCH faculty member in sports hypnosis, and Joseph Tramontana, PhD, who recently published Sports hypnosis in practice; Scripts, strategies, and case examples, will share with participants their experiences and techniques in working with athletes. They have also used similar techniques with students for improving study habits and exam taking, as well as other performance areas such as ballet, dance, public speaking, and a wide range of behaviors in which achieving peak performance is the goal. Working through performance anxiety will also be addressed.

Discussion of recovery from injury and returning to sport, as well as substance abuse in athletes will also be covered. The workshop will include demonstrations and experiential practice by participants. Participants will learn to use, modify, and develop new scripts for their clients.