- Do
I have to be an athlete to work with Carolina Performance?
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My group or team is having a difficulty that does not fit into one of the seminar
topic areas. How can Carolina Performance help us?
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For seminars, can my group or team select topics from more than one category (ex:
Nutrition from Life Skills, Performance Enhancing Drugs from Prevention Talks,
and Goal Setting from Performance Enhancement)?
- What
is sport psychology?
- What
is sport psychiatry?
- Can
Carolina Performance travel to us?
- Does
Carolina Performance take health insurance?
- Does
Carolina Performance accept credit cards?
- What
are Carolina Performance's office hours?
- Do
Carolina Performance providers work as a team or individually?
Do
I have to be an athlete to work with Carolina Performance?
No, Carolina
Performance providers will work with non-athletes who are looking to improve the
quality of their lives. Learning and applying sport psychology techniques, such
as goal setting or imagery, can lead to enhanced performance in many non-sport
domains (i.e., school, work, relationships). General mental health and psychiatric
services are available at Carolina Performance. My
group or team is having a difficulty that does not fit
into one of the seminar topic areas. How can Carolina Performance help us?
Our list of seminar topics include common examples of what other organizations
have found helpful from Carolina Performance. All of our presentations are tailored
for each group. After an initial consultation, we can discuss other seminars that
may better meet your needs. For
seminars, can my group or team select topics from more
than one category (ex: Nutrition from Life Skills, Performance Enhancing Drugs
from Prevention Talks, and Goal Setting from Performance Enhancement)?
Absolutely. Carolina Performance would like to work with you to design a program
that best suits your needs. What
is sport psychology?
A basic description of sport psychology is the mental side of exercise and sport.
It deals with both a) how the mind (our thoughts and feelings) affects exercise
and sports performance; and b) how exercise and sport participation affects well-being
and personal development. The practice of applied sport psychology usually involves
a combination of individual and group consulting or counseling, depending on the
style of the professional conducting the intervention and the needs of the client.
AAASP Certified Consultants and specially-trained licensed psychologists are typically
the most competent practitioners in applied sport psychology. Although there are
many specific concepts within applied sport psychology (e.g., goal setting, concentration,
relaxation, imagery), the general goal is to teach athletes the mental skills
necessary to perform consistently in training and competition and to help them
realize their potential as people and athletes.
From www.aaasponline.org
What
is sport psychiatry?
Sport psychiatry is the application of the biopsychosocial model and a developmental
perspective to the emotional and behavioral problems that athletes present. In
treating athletes' problems, sport psychiatrists utilize psychotherapeutic techniques
and pharmacotherapy based on the best clinical evidence. In order to provide appropriate
and effective use of the treatment modalities, they need to have a specialized
understanding of the athlete's subjective experience and lifestyle. Can
Carolina Performance travel to us?
Yes, Carolina Performance can schedule appointments or seminars at your convenience
(days, evenings, or weekends) at your location. Does
Carolina Performance take health insurance?
As an organization, we are not in any health insurance networks. Some individual
Carolina Performance providers may be in health insurance networks or have relationships
with some managed care companies. Carolina Performance providers will try to work
with you and your insurance company to get you the most reimbursement from your
health insurance as possible. You may want to check your policy and see what out-of-network
benefits you have. Please contact us if you have any questions. Does
Carolina Performance accept credit cards?
Yes, Carolina Performance accepts cash, check, or credit cards. Services provided
away from our offices at the American Institute of Healthcare and Fitness need
to be paid for in advance. In our offices, full payment is due at the time of
service. What
are Carolina Performance's office hours?
For groups or teams, Carolina Performance can schedule appointments or seminars
at your convenience (days, evenings, or weekends) at your location or at the American
Institute of Healthcare and Fitness. For individual work, Carolina Performance
providers set their own schedules and may work days, evenings, or Saturdays. Do
Carolina Performance providers work as a team or
individually?
We do both, and we consult with one another when appropriate, to give clients
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