Enhancing Performance and Quality of Life [Paperback]

Very few practical resources are available that include actual tools and activities that can be of use across disciplines (e.g., mental skills consultants, recreational therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, life coaches, nutritionists, sport psychologists etc.) This practical guide provides these sport and healthcare practitioners the necessary tools and skills to help their clients of all ages and demographics to enhance their performance, health, and/or quality of life through the development of a variety of life skills.Very few practical resources are available that include actual tools and activities that can be of use across disciplines (e.g., mental skills consultants, recreational therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, life coaches, nutritionists, sport psychologists etc.) This practical guide provides these sport and healthcare practitioners the necessary tools and skills to help their clients of all ages and demographics to enhance their performance, health, and/or quality of life through the development of a variety of life skills.Part 1 - IntroductionChapter 1- Conceptions of Helping - 4Chapter 2  How to Become a Life Skills Counselor - 15Part 2 - Developing Helping Relationship Chapter 3 - Nonverbal BehaviorChapter 4  Verbal BehaviorChapter 5 - Understanding Your Needs, Values and Beliefs Part 3  Life SkillsChapter 6  Goal SettingChapter 7  Problem Solving & Overcoming ObstaclesChapter 8  FocusChapter 9  Stress and Emotion RegulationChapter 10  Positive ThinkingChapter 11  Social Support & TeamworkChapter 12  Transference of Life Skills into Multiple DomainsPart 4  Final ThoughtsChapter 13  The Ethics of HelpingChapter 14  The Importance of Self-Care