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Michelle S. Dwarika

@midwarika.bsky.social

Our mixed methods systematic review is now live on BMJ Open.
It maps 21 studies using the TIDieR framework to assess how interventions are designed, delivered & reported.
#DanceResearch #MentalSkillsTraining #BMJOpen

November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

Things to think about when designing a #rehabilitationprogram for #injuredathletes!
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#abundancesomaticcenter #mentalskillstraining #sportpsychology #sportpsych #blog #blogger #blogpost #athletes #athlete #sport #sports #rehabilitation #athleteinjury

Designing a Rehabilitation Program: Things to Think About — AbunDANCE Somatic Center

There are many different factors associated with injury and the rehabilitation process. It is not a linear and straight forward journey. Many of us could agree that we wish it was! Referral, adherence...

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March 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

#MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #MentalHealthAdvocacy #sportpsychology #sportpsych #mentalskills #mentalskillstraining #mentalskillscoach #book #books #bookofthemonth #reading #readinglist #readingtime #taketimetoread #willpower #willpowerinstinct

October 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

How can #yoga be of benefit?

#abundancesomaticcenter #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalskillstraining #sportpsychology #sportpsych #yogalife #yogadaily #benefitsofyoga #bodyposture #muscleflexibility #improvebreathing #improveselfawareness

April 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

Here is a little Friday encouragement. Be brave! You are capable!

#abundancesomaticcenter #mentalskillstraining #sportpsychology #sportpsych #athletes #athlete #sport #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #bebrave #youcandoit #youarecapable

March 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

The 3Ps help remind us how our minds and/or beliefs can stand in the way. Let your #resilience shine instead.

#resilient #AbunDANCESomaticCenter #mentalhealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #MentalHealthAdvocacy #sportpsychology #mentalskills #mentalskillstraining

July 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

This week's #blogpost!
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#abundancesomaticcenter #mentalskills #mentalskillstraining #sportpsychology #sportpsych #blog #blogger #practice #athletes #athlete #fear #athletefear #injury #athleteinjury #sport #sports #injuryrecovery #athleteinjuryrecovery

Confronting Fear When Injured Part 1: What is Fear? — AbunDANCE Somatic Center

Injury does happen as much as many of us would prefer that it not happen.Who wants to be sidelined with any injury or even worse taken out of your favorite sport all together? What about the journey b...

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December 24, 2024 at 1:40 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

There are #barriers for sport and performance consultants helping athletes.
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#mentalskillstraining #sportpsychology #sportpsych #blog #blogger #blogpost #athletes #athlete #sport #sports #sportpsychologist #sportsconsultant #mentalhealthstigma

Barriers for Sport and Performance Consultants — AbunDANCE Somatic Center

Sport and performance consults exist within the world of psychology. They also exist within the world of sports. Both of these worlds introduce challenges for how a sport and performance consult can b...

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February 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

What is the difference?
www.abundancesomaticcenter.com/blog/what-is...

#abundancesomaticcenter #mentalskillstraining #sportpsychology #sportpsych #blog #blogger #blogpost #athlete #athletes #sport #sports #selfworth #selfesteem #selfconfidence #selfefficacy

What is the Difference Between Self-Worth, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, and Self-Efficacy — AbunDANCE Somatic Center

The concepts of self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy tend to get thrown around a lot and often interchangeably. And yet, they mean different things. Furthermore, how one works to address th...

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April 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

Stress management and goal setting for #selfconfidence.
www.abundancesomaticcenter.com/blog/injury-...

#abundancesomaticcenter #mentalskills #mentalskillstraining #sportpsychology #sportpsych #blog #blogger #blogpost #athletes #athlete #sport #sports #stressmanagement #goalsetting #StressRelief

Injury Prevention Using Stress Management, Goal Setting, and Self-Confidence — AbunDANCE Somatic Center

Stress management, goal setting, and self-confidence all have a role in helping to reduce injuries. Though it needs to be kept in mind that sport injury risk is multifactorial, and that any injury pre...

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January 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

Tuesday's #blogpost!
www.abundancesomaticcenter.com/blog/the-men...

#abundancesomaticcenter #mentalskills #mentalskillstraining #sportpsychology #sportpsych #blog #blogger #practice #athletes #athlete #selfawareness #athletememory #attention #sport #sports

The Mental Skill of Self-Awareness to Benefit Us and Athlete Memory Part 1: Foundation — AbunDANCE Somatic Center

It is said that expert athletes have a good memory. If that is the case, can self-awareness be helpful in building an expert athlete’s memory? Let’s explore and see what we find.

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December 10, 2024 at 12:22 PM

AbunDANCE Somatic Center

@abundancesomatic.bsky.social

Check it out. This week's #blogpost!
www.abundancesomaticcenter.com/blog/the-men...

#abundancesomaticcenter #mentalskills #mentalskillstraining #sportpsychology #sportpsych #blog #blogger #practice #athletes #athlete #selfawareness #athletememory #attention #sport #sports

The Mental Skill of Self-Awareness to Benefit Us and Athlete Memory Part 2: Action and Practices — AbunDANCE Somatic Center

In the first part of this series, the foundation was laid, discussing what self-awareness is and some other factors to consider. Now it is time to see self-awareness in action. This post does get a li...

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December 17, 2024 at 1:33 PM

AP Sports Performance

@apsportsperform.bsky.social

Mental performance coaching is viewed as a last resort by some athletes, coaches, and teams. If a priority is placed on it as part of competition preparation, we might never get to "crisis mode" where it is used as an emergency crutch. #SportPsychCoaching #MentalSkillsTraining

June 13, 2026 at 4:56 PM