Circus psychology : an applied guide to thriving under the big top /: an applied guide to thriving under the big top. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Fleur van Rens.
• Authors: Van Rens, Fleur
• Contents: SECTION 1: Mental health in circus 1. An introduction to mental health 2. The mental health of circus artists 3. Stress, mental health, and performance in circus SECTION 2: Optimising the circus environment to facilitate thriving 4. Engaging circus students 5. Creating a circus environment that nurtures psychological wellbeing 6. Sustainable talent development in circus SECTION 3: Mental skills for thriving in circus 7. Goal setting and self-talk in circus 8. Mental imagery in circus 9. Relaxation and arousal regulation in circus 10. Psycho-perceptual motor skills and visual anticipation in circus. Epilogue.
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 791.3; Circus performers -- Mental health; Circus performers -- Psychology; Circus -- Psychological aspects
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000737417; 9781000737387; 9781003289227
• Related ISBNs: 9781032266343
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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