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As a sport psychologist, there is always the possibility of encountering an athlete that does not simply need help with performance, but may need clinical help, for example relating to eating behaviour & disorders, drug misuse, relationship problems or stress, anxiety or other mood related problems.
This article, by Dr. Victor Thompson, a clinical sport psychologist, gives a quick guide to when to consider seeking clinical help and it is useful not only to other sport psychs but to coaches and parents too.
The remaining question is how? This isn't always obvious. Sport psychologists have no greater right of referral in the UK than anyone else - so although they can recommend seeking clinical advice, and may know a good clinical sport psychologist, they cannot make a referral in the same way that a GP can.
My advice would be one of two things. Either seek out a clinical sport psychologist (not just any sport psychologist - they must be clinically trained) and ask their advice, or go and see your GP (however you may not get help from someone that understands you as an athlete).
Rob Robson, Sport Psychologist
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 | Author: | robrobson (robrobson's profile, robrobson's blog) |
 | Posted On: | Tue, 2008-01-22 11:21 |
 | Tags: | psychology, diet and drugs |
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