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1. Sime, W., (2002). Absorption, concentration, dissociation, desensitization, flow and neurofeedback: The essence of Tiger Woods performing optimally focused "In the zone". Winter Brain Meeting.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
The Absorption that allows an athlete, a surgeon, an astronaut or a musician to get into the Zone, i.e., to block out all distractions unrelated to performance has been assessed by Tellegen, Csikszentmihalyi and others in self-report measures. It occurs relatively rarely at the very highest levels and is very elusive to achieve. Qualitatively speaking, it is the phenomena of being totally immersed in the activity with time moving slowly, senses being sharpened, but pain not recognized. Thoughts and images are clear and controllable while physical performance seems effortless and automatic. To measure this phenomenon accurately and completely is not possible in a dynamic state, but to shape it's appearance and to extend duration is essential in finite psychomotor skills like golf. Physical preparation for performance is mentally grueling and fatiguing. If often results in trance-like, dis-associative and sometimes dissociative states where depersonalization is a valuable technique to block out the intense suffering and pain associated with running, swimming or bicycling. The difficulty in sport is being able to switch in and out of full alertness for some strategic tasks while remaining in the dissociative state for endurance. The experience of flow, absorption and being in the zone is to harness power and ultimately unleash explosive yet finely titrated effort. Concentration is the umbrella concept that also encompasses EMDR. The process of actively shifting eye focus from left to right while striving to hold an image or statement of emotionality is exceedingly difficult and ultimately beyond control. The combination of EMDR with neurofeedback is an innovative intervention that holds potential for greater impact in removing negative images of failed effort or in solidifying the recall of a successful effort. The neurofeedback serves to reinforce the development of greater mental stamina toward intensively focus comparable to zooming in a camera lens thus blocking out distractions and irrelevant stimuli. Enhanced quality of visualization is the desired outcome for the performance enhancement sport psychology consultant and his/her client.

Keywords: Absorption  Concentration  Dissociation  Desensitization  Flow  Neurofeedback  Performance Enhancement  Tiger Woods  The Zone  

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2. Donnelly, K. (1997, April 30). The EMDR alternative – Traumatized by tragedy? Menaced by those memos? No tiger in your golf game? The mind’s eye might cure it. San Jose, CA: San Jose Mercury News, 1E, 5E.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
An article in Wednesday's Silicon Valley Life section failed to identify both authors of ''EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma.'' Margot Silk Forrest wrote the book with Francine Shapiro.

Keywords: General  Overview  San Jose  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

3. Rosen, G. M. (1995, June). On the origin of eye movement desensitization. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 26(2), 121-122. doi:10.1016/0005-7916(95)00014-Q.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
Francine Shapiro, the founder of eye movement desensitization therapy (EMD) claims to have serendipitously discovered this technique by experiencing spontaneous saccadic eye movements in response to disturbing thoughts during a walk in the woods. This explanation is difficult to accept because normal saccadic eye movements appear to be physiologically undetectable and are typically triggered by external stimuli. In the present limited study, all subjects failed to elicit any experience of eye movements, thus calling into question how best to interpret Dr. Shapiro's experience and the origin of EMD. [Author Summary]

Keywords: Letter  Professional Criticism  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

4. Rosen, G. (1997, September). Welch's comments on Shapiro's walk in the woods and the origin of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 28(3), 247-249 doi:10.1016/S0005-7916(97)00013-X.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
Welch's (Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 27, 175-179, 1996) response to Rosen's (Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 26, 121-122, 1995) limited study on the origin of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) does not resolve how best to interpret what Shapiro experienced during her reported walk in the woods. References cited by Welch actually argue against the conclusions he advances. [Author Summary]

Keywords: Cognitive Processes  Comment  Effects  Etiology  Professional Criticism Reply  Stressors  Survivors  Treatment Effectiveness  

Accuracy Verified: Yes