This is Your Brain on Sports

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THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON SPORTS is essential for anyone involved in sports. It reveals the struggles faced by athletes at all levels, often stemming from unresolved sports traumas. The authors, Grand and Goldberg, helped me understand how my throwing issues were linked to these traumas and introduced me to Brainspotting, a method that effectively addresses them. This book is crucial for athletes, parents, coaches, and mental health professionals. It explains the connection between the yips and past trauma, emphasizing the importance of understanding an athlete's history, including injuries and emotional experiences. The authors illustrate how performance issues like the yips are rooted in post-traumatic stress syndrome, supported by trauma literature. They introduce the concept of Sport Traumatic Stress Disorder (STSD), identifying it as a primary cause of performance anxiety and blocks. The Brainspotting Sports Performance System (BSPS) is presented as a solution, effectively resolving sports traumas stored in the brain and body. Filled with engaging stories, this book showcases how various athletes have overcome performance challenges, providing valuable insights and strategies for athletes, coaches, and parents to combat performance anxiety and unlock their full potential.