Sports Psychology Commentary from The Times of India – By Partha Bhaduri – December 22, 2012 – Sachin Tendulkar Clings On To An Image Of Himself From a Long Time Ago. Is It Time He Saw The Real Picture? Remember Dorian Gray in that seminal Oscar Wilde novel?… Read the rest
The Mental Performance Index: Ranking the Best Teams in Super Bowl History Author: John F. Murray, PhD Publisher: World Audience Inc., (2011), New York, NY For More Information: www.JohnFMurray.com – 561-596-9898 – johnfmurray@mindspring.com ● What new scientific discovery is announced? Before this book, team mental performance was simply never measured.… Read the rest
Dr. John F. Murray offers a cutting edge service to many groups and individuals: For Teams and Athletes: Sports Psychology Evaluations and Feedback Mental Skills Training Team Presentations and Workshops Team-building Strategies and Exercises For Individuals, Couples and Families: Personal Psychological Evaluations and Feedback Psychological Counseling Positive Habit Formation Diet and Exercise Counseling Social/People Skills Training Academic Improvement For Corporations and Business Leaders: Executive and Organizational Evaluations and Feedback Executive, Management and Organizational Consultation Corporate Speaking and Workshops Team-building Strategies and Exercises Improved Performance for Sales Teams and Leaders Nonprofit Leadership Evaluations and Funding Advisory Services Thank you for stopping by and good luck utilizing all the benefits of counseling services and sports psychology!… Read the rest
Note: Publisher Jim Martz writes a great column on football at CaneSportMagazine, an online and print publication dedicated to the University of Miami. In the not-yet-published upcoming issue, he spoke with Dr. John F Murray about the letdown teams experience after success, and about real versus artificial enthusiasm.… Read the rest
Below is an excerpt from my most recent book “The Mental Performance Index: Ranking the Best Teams in Super Bowl History” from pages 54-55 of the book by John F Murray (World Audience, 2013) Stephan and I had often discussed the misconception about talking to a psychologist or counselor that seemed to exist in our society, and especially in some of the more powerful quarters.… Read the rest
RealSimple.com – CNN – Feeling frazzled? Try these proven strategies for controlling stress (instead of letting stress control you). Quick breaks, a brisk walk and relaxation through meditation or yoga are some everyday stress coping skills. You can control stress If you feel chronically overwhelmed, try shifting your perspective.… Read the rest
Dr. John F. Murray’s work with private clients and groups also extends to areas of health, fitness, wellness and lifestyle. His specialization in the health psychology track at the University of Florida Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, and first masters degree earned within the Department of Health and Human Performance, provided the training for this focus.… Read the rest
APA – In today’s fast-paced and ever-connected world, stress has become a fact of life. Stress can cause people to feel overwhelmed or pushed to the limit. The American Psychological Association’s 2007 “Stress in Americaâ€? poll found that one-third of people in the U.S.… Read the rest
