Ep. 139 Spotlight Series: Mental Blocks, Anxiety, and Self-Talk with Dr. Leisha Strachan
About this episode
Dr. Leisha Strachan discusses mental blocks, anxiety, and self-talk in skill development for students.
When a student freezes on a skill they've done a hundred times, what do you do? Dr. Leisha Strachan, sports psychologist and dance teacher, joins us to talk about the mental side of skill development, from breaking through blocks to managing performance anxiety. She covers practical tools like affirmations, breathing techniques, thought stopping, simulated practice, and imagery scripts that teachers can actually use in class. This is a Spotlight Series re-release of one of our most listened-to episodes, and it's easy to see why. A full transcript of the podcast is available here: https://www.acrobaticarts.com/blog/ep-139-mental-blocks-anxiety-and-self-talk Sources Referenced MindShift App AcroDance Resource Center Psyching for Sport - Terry Orlick The Mental Athlete - Kay Porter Sports Phsychology for Coaches www.projectscore.ca www.sportpsychologyforcoaches.ca About Dr. Leisha Stachan Dr. Leisha Strachan is a professor at the University of Manitoba with a research focus on positive youth development through sport. She is also interested in research with coaches and parents in the deliberate delivery of positive sport experiences for children and youth. Research Areas Positive…
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