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Tuesday 24 March

2009 Positive Psychology Network Meetings

This year sees the continuation of the successful series of Positive Psychology Network meetings hosted by Monash University in 2008. The meetings are open to anyone with an interest in positive psychology. The 90 minute meetings include a research or applied presentation on an area of positive psychology (e.g. adolescent wellbeing; sport and performance; creativity; positive psychology interventions delivered via the internet; workplace well-being; savouring and; flourishing). Meetings also include general discussion and updates on research, conferences and other professional development opportunities.

The interest in positive psychology continues to blossom and this list has grown from a handful to over 100 people over the last 12 months. New participants are welcome and just need to contact Joanna Mitchell at psychjm@gmail.com to subscribe to these email updates. The Positive Psychology Network meetings are open to all.

Meeting Details:

Tuesday 7th April, 6.30pm

Monash University, Caulfield campus, Building F, Level 5, room 5.21

All welcome. No cost.

Presenter:

John Novak (BA, MA, LLB) has over the last 20 years worked as a Sports Motivator and Mind Game Trainer for Elite Athletes who have earned National, International, Commonwealth and Olympic Games recognition. He is a 3rd Dan black Belt who represented NSW on numerous occasions. John is also a wellbeing and motivation speaker, TV, Radio, DVD presenter and the author of "BE Golf Mind Game", "The Answers Lie Within", and co-author of “Alive and Kicking.”

Topic:

The fusion of Western Positive Psychology with Eastern philosophy to develop a holistic success equation in sport: a unique look at mind game strategies for sports people.

The presentation consists of an overview of some concepts and preliminary study findings:

  • Positive energy, words, thoughts and actions coupled with minimising negativity.
  • Mindfulness, acceptance, cup the water, house with open windows and flow
  • Emotional effectiveness
  • ‘Best- self’ exploration. SOP. (Developing Standard Operating Procedures) Positive affirmations, mental imagery, body language
  • Acknowledging and “cheer leading”.
  • Work ethic, discipline, sacrifice.
  • Limitlessness: cultivating self-belief.
  • Pilot study (pre & post self evaluation questionaries) on the effects on performance following 4-speech program to golfers.

For more information please contact:

Joanna Mitchell

psychjm@gmail.com

Tel. 0422 952 003

 

 

 


A positive frame of mind can help you acheive your goals in sport and fitness.