Keeping the Mental EdgeDo you train your brain as hard as you do your tennis shot? Your golf swing? Your swim stroke? Your race pace? It is critical to align your mind with your body – to train your brain to work with your physical skills – and be confident that you are just as tough mentally as you are physically. When you show up to play your preferred sport, chances are you are physically ready but most of the time, you have not prepared yourself mentally to take on the pressure that comes with momentous pressure.
Dr Eiring’s philosophy is based on her psychology practice and experience with athletes from all levels — elite professionals to high school. Prior to returning to private practice, Dr. Eiring was hired as the first Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Wisconsin Badgers where she helped start a mental health and performance psychology program for badger athletes. There is a growing awareness that athletes at any level have many demands and pressures and it is essential to provide support for them as they train and compete.
Dr. Kris Eiring is a member of AASP and certified mental performance consultant (CMPC) since 2016. She has been in private practice for over 20 years, and is a licensed psychologist in the state of Wisconsin. She is also part of PSYPACT. She has also listed in USOPC Mental Performance Registry and Mental Health Directory. Kris has been providing mental health and sport psychology services for the University of Wisconsin – Madison Athletic Department (UWAD) student athletes in some capacity since 2003. She helped to create an onsite program and was the first Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology at the UWAD. She was faculty at the University of Wisconsin – Madison for many years, often teaching courses in the Master’s Program for the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology including courses in group and individual counseling and overseeing students completing internship hours. She also taught an undergraduate Sport Psychology Course. Kris works with athletes at high school, college and professional and national levels. She also really enjoys working with professionals across an array of highly competitive environments, such as those in medical, legal and business roles.
Learn how to bring awareness to these triggers and realign to play your game at another level.
Services:
• Individual sessions
• Team consulting
• Community talks/speaking engagements
• Mindfulness classes/workshops
Topics that can be addressed:
• Performance anxiety
• Mindfulness
• Self talk and thought management
• Recovery from injury
• Improve focus and concentration
