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Pandemic Response 3/3. How to find your reset button using grounding techniques
This week we conclude the mini series on our Pandemic Response. In Parts 1 and 2 we looked at how to remain socially connected during...
SPRINT project
May 19, 20205 min read
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Physical distancing not 'social' distancing: How to keep socially healthy during lockdown
When we hear the term ‘social distancing’, we know it refers to keeping a certain amount of physical space between ourselves and others....
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May 5, 20206 min read
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Commissioning and Evaluation Toolkit out NOW!
Here at the SPRINT project, we are excited to announce the launch of our BRAND NEW strengths-based training resource, the Commissioning...
SPRINT project
Apr 28, 20202 min read
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How pre-performance routines can set you up for success
It’s the men’s 100 m butterfly final at the 2012 London Olympic Games. On the deck of the 4th lane, Michael Phelps is gearing up for his...
SPRINT project
Apr 9, 20204 min read
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How to set goals for success
Do your personal goals set you up for success? It’s worth taking a moment to think about this. A goal is something that you hope to...
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Apr 1, 20205 min read
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How to see things from a young person's perspective: The diary room method
When you hear the term diary room, the first things that come to mind are probably a big comfy armchair and your favourite reality TV...
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Mar 24, 20205 min read
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Delivery Guide for the Mental Skills Training Toolkit
Have you checked out our fantastic Mental Skills Training Toolkit Delivery Guide, yet? This is a practical, user-friendly and FREE...
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Mar 10, 20204 min read
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Public lecture: Realising Potential
On Thursday 27th February, Dr Jennifer Cumming, director of the SPRINT project, delivered a public lecture at the University of...
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Mar 3, 20202 min read
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How to help young people recognise their strengths
What kind of mental strengths do you think might help someone when looking for a job, getting their own place, making new friends…?...
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Feb 25, 20202 min read
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How to build your support network with Fika
Have you tried the app Fika, yet? Designed with students in mind, this fantastic app offers snappy, 5 minute emotional fitness workouts....
SPRINT project
Feb 20, 20202 min read
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Image success to beat stress
Imagine your favourite footballer taking to the pitch ahead of a cup final. Or a star Olympic sprinter ready to launch off from the...
SPRINT project
Feb 13, 20203 min read
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Out NOW! Mental skills training toolkit & delivery guide
In partnership with Homeless Link, St Basils and Youth Voice, the SPRINT project team are excited to announce the public launch of their...
SPRINT project
Jan 28, 20201 min read
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ECSS experience
PhD Student and Young Investigator Award (YIA) winner, Grace Tidmarsh, shares her experience of attending the European College of Sports...
SPRINT project
Jan 24, 20207 min read
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Public lecture on #MST4Life for homeless young people
Dr Jenn Cumming will be giving a lecture on how sport psychology is being used to improve outcomes in young people experiencing...
SPRINT project
Dec 19, 20191 min read
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What do the Jedi and mental skills training for athletes have in common?
SPRINT project's Dr Jenn Cumming and Prof Matthew Broome from the University of Birmingham's Institute for Mental Health recorded a Star...
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Dec 19, 20191 min read
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New article on loneliness and Christmas
SPRINT research team member Dr Mary Quinton recently wrote an article for the University of Birmingham’s ‘Perspective’. When asked to...
SPRINT project
Dec 18, 20191 min read
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Reflections on presenting MST4Life research at NASPSPA, 2019
The annual North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference was held in Baltimore, US, June...
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Oct 22, 20196 min read
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MST4Life toolkit workshop - registration open!
Registration is now open for our MST4Life toolkit launch workshop with St Basils, Youth Voice and Homeless Link, taking place on 11th...
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Sep 25, 20191 min read
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Youth Voice MST4Life: Becky's Blog!
Before starting, we all knew it would be something worthwhile and valuable, just like everything we do with Youth Voice
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Sep 18, 20194 min read
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#MST4Life project shortlisted for research impact
We are delighted to announce that our MST4Lifeâ„¢ project with St Basils has been shortlisted for the 2019 University of Birmingham Awards...
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Sep 5, 20191 min read
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