Dr Jamie Barker

Using Hypnosis to Enhance Athletes Self-Confidence and Develop Performance

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss how hypnosis can be used to enhance self-efficacy in sport performers and is organized as follows.

First, a theoretical rationale for using hypnosis to enhance self-efficacy is provided. Second, data outlining the effectiveness of hypnosis on self-efficacy and performance in applied and controlled settings is presented. Third, the applied issues relating to the use of hypnosis in elite sport are outlined, along with guidelines for best practice and areas for future consideration