What are we trying to prevent? Sport can be high impact and high risk and injuries are sometimes inevitable. Some people don’t cope when they get an injury that puts them out for more than a couple weeks leading to poor recovery outcomes and re-injury, or performance slumps. Others people who usually show great resilience […]
The Power of Positive Thinking
Many folk are skeptical about the power of positive thinking – but the truth is, you CAN change the wiring of your brain so you act, think and feel more positive in the face of challenge and adversity! Regardless of your life situation, embracing positive psychology – acting and thinking more positively – will lead […]
The Power of Motivation
What makes a performer pursue excellence? And how can an athlete overcome significant adversity and setbacks? What is it that powers us to keep on keeping on, when we are tired, bored, or distracted by other things? The answer of course, is motivation. Basketball player Michael Jordan has famously said: “I’ve missed more than 9000 […]
Improving Your Communication Skills – Get the Edge!
Wouldn’t it be great to get the edge on the competition, and surge ahead towards your goals? Improving your communication skills can help you do just that! The Importance of Communication Skills As you develop your communication skills, it enhances your relationships – with coaches, teachers, other performers, parents/children, the wider community etc – and […]
Mindfulness for Stress and Performance
There has been a lot of buzz about mindfulness in recent years, but the truth is that it has been around for centuries. Although the theory and practice of mindfulness is rooted in Buddhist meditative traditions, today mindfulness is a clinically proven approach to developing mental health and controlling stress and pain. Utilising mindfulness for […]
Public Speaking and Presentation
Whether it is in front of a large crowd, or a small but important audience (a sales pitch, presenting to a classroom of students or peers), there are times in our life when our ability to perform well in front of others can have a big impact. The ability to stay calm and focused under the pressure of the spotlight is […]
How To Do Well in Exams
If you have been wondering how to do well in exams, and stay calm and focused under pressure- a sports and performance psychologist can help! My name is Abra Garfield, and I am a sports and performance psychologist working in both Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, and have helped many people just like to […]
Leadership and Performance Psychology
Leadership Skills Guiding Principles Communication Team dynamics Motivational Climate & Goals Balancing Inclusion & Excellence Summit Performance Psychology works with leaders who are looking for the means to improve their leadership qualities through training their minds. Leadership is a complex mixture of personal characteristics and skills, which can be acquired and grown. It can be […]
Wellbeing Counselling
Wellbeing Counselling can assist you when you are having problems and need to talk. Psychologists provide a private, personal and professional environment to discuss your life, create meaning and come up with solutions for issues concerning you. We can help you make significant changes to improve your wellbeing, quality of life and health. You don’t […]
Fitness for Life
How do you rate when it comes to looking after your own health and wellbeing? Does the thought of getting into the routine of fitness for life make you groan?! While we all know just how important it is to be fit and active, and to eat well … As we grow older, it can […]
Beat Insomnia Without Sleeping Pills
Sleep is a key ingredient to maintaining our health, performance, and a fulfilling lifestyle. It sounds simple, but the reality is that the challenges of life can cause stress, anxiety, and depression which often lead to disruption in sleep patterns, causing insomnia. It might be that as soon as your head hits the pillow, you […]
Mental Toughness Training
It takes time, effort and resilience to achieve peak performance in the face of a diverse set of challenges and setbacks – and this is where mental toughness training can help. Individuals and groups that are serious about performance make large sacrifices and undergo significant stress and even suffering, to achieve greatness in their chosen […]
