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#271 Karin Hägglund - Starting a Conversation about Vulnerability in Elite Sport
The Sport Psych Show podcast is hosted by Dan Abrahams, accredited UK psychologist through The Health & Care Professions Council. This episode focuses on vulnerability in elite sport. In it, Abrahams hosts guest speaker Karin Hägglund, former editor and writer for the magazine FLOW, published by the Swedish Sports Psychology Association, and former board member of the Swedish Sports Psychology Association. Hägglund is also a former Swedish National team coach and National team athlete in karate. In the podcast, discussions center around how practitioners can facilitate conversations about vulnerability within high performance sport to enhance help-seeking behavior.
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Recommended by:
Tammy Sheehy, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Health & Human Sciences
Bridgewater College
Tackling mental health in sport | The Good Mental Health Podcast
In a recent Human Givens podcast episode, listeners gained invaluable insights from Dr. Phil Clarke, a renowned expert in sport and performance psychology. Hailing from Ireland, Dr. Clarke shared his expertise on utilizing mental imagery, addressing ethical dilemmas, fostering mental health literacy within teams, and understanding the phenomenon of “choking” under pressure. He emphasized a holistic approach to supporting performers and athletes, advocating for a collaborative mindset among psychology practitioners. Dr. Clarke’s eloquent articulation of his professional philosophy and his wealth of knowledge made this podcast a must-listen for anyone interested in the psychological aspects of high-performance domains.
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Recommended by:
Michael Kong, MS, CMPC
Sport Psychology Officer
Hong Kong Sports Institute