Mental skills training does not have to start by fixing weaknesses. Drawing on insights from psychologically informed practitioners, this blog explores how strengths-based approaches can help athletes and dancers build confidence, increase engagement, and take greater ownership of their development through practical tools such as strengths profiling, compliment cards, and strengths-focused reflection.

What makes the Solheim Cup such a fascinating psychological challenge? From resetting after mistakes to making high-pressure decisions and performing as part of a team, this blog explores the mental side of one of women's golf's most prestigious events.

What do elite athletes and surgeons have in common? Both perform in environments where precision, timing, and decision-making matter, often under pressure. In these contexts, the ability to prepare effectively for performance is critical. Mental imagery is a well-established psychological skill used by elite athletes to prepare for high stakes performances. Although most commonly associated with athletes, there is increasing interest in how it can be used in other high-perfor

Mental health in sport and dance is shaped by more than just individual traits or isolated experiences. It’s embedded in dynamic systems - relationships, environments, and timelines -that influence how athletes and dancers develop, cope, and thrive. At the upcoming British Psychological Society Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology (DSEP) Annual Conference , the SPRINT project will explore this complexity through a symposium titled: Expanding the Value of Systems Think

World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental well-being is a shared responsibility - one that spans disciplines, communities, and...