We all know that climbing is a headgame, and many climbers recognise that their mindset is holding them back. But what psychological skills do you need for climbing, and how do you develop them? If you have ever wanted to learn how to climb with more confidence, to learn how to stick to a training plan, or to understand how to tap into flow, then this book is for you.
Split into three sections, covering getting started on a mental skills training programme, fixing problems in your climbing caused by anxiety, and finessing your mental skills, this book provides clear explanations and practical exercises to improve your mindset for climbing.
You’ll learn to analyse your mental strengths and weaknesses, set effective goals, change habits, overcome fear of falling, fear of failing, fear of injury and social anxieties affecting climbers’ performance. Chapters on confidence, focusing skills, imagery and visualisation, and problem solving and creativity in your climbing are all written in a practical and easy to understand format, so you can incorporate these skills into your climbing training. There is also a section on mental wellbeing for climbers, with hints and tips on healthy perfectionism, as well as mental health.
This book draws on the latest in climbing and sport psychology research, and translates it into practical accessible ideas and exercises for climbers at all levels of the sport.
Содержание
Section 1: Planning
Psychological skills for climbing: Analysing your strengths
and weaknesses
Dreams, values and goals
Sticking to your mental training plan: Habits and
behaviour change
Section 2: Fixing problems in your climbing: Common fears, anxieties and worries
Introduction to fear, anxiety and worries in climbing
Basic anxiety management for climbing
Fear of falling — what to consider
Undertaking fall practice indoors
Adapting falling practice for outdoor sport climbing, bouldering or trad
The social side of climbing
Other common worries and fears
Section 3: Finessing your mental skills
Climbing confidently
Focusing
Imagery and visualisation
Being adaptable: Problem-solving and movement creativity
Final thoughts: Climbing for life — mental wellbeing for climbers
Об авторе
Dr Rebecca Williams is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and performance psychology coach, working with climbers for the last 15 years. She’s trained and experienced in psychotherapy, including CBT and ACT, holds a level 7 certificate in coaching and mentoring, and is a qualified climbing instructor (RCI).
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