Mindfulness

What is it that all Olympic Athletes most desire from Sport Psychology?

"What is it that all Olympic Athletes Most Desire from Sport Psychology: Mindfulness, ACT & Social Meditation in High-Performance Settings"

An applied, 4-day hands-on workshop with Dr. Peter Haberl on mental preparation for the Olympic Games and major sporting events.

Date:
Monday, September 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
Location:
Seminar hotel in the Alps near Innsbruck (accommodation in single rooms, full board included)

Participation Fee
a) Early Registration (until August 21, 2025):
€950 – Includes:

• All workshop materials
• 5 nights’ accommodation with breakfast (Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
• 4 lunches and 4 dinners (Monday, September 15 – Thursday, September 18, 2025)

Bonus: Free admission to the Tag der Sportpsychologie on Friday, September 19, 2025 (keynote speeches in English, workshops in German – more information at www.praxistage.com)

b) Late Registration (from August 22, 2025):
€1.150 – Includes same benefits as above.
First come, first served.

Language
The workshop will be held in English.
Participants with a sufficient passive understanding of English are very welcome.
Questions can be asked in German, and as an Austro-American fluent in German, Dr. Peter Haberl is happy to respond in German as well.

Target Group
Experienced sport psychologists and mental performance experts working with high-performance athletes.

Workshop Content
Part I – Mindfulness and ACT at the Olympic Games
Participants will explore the role, effectiveness, and challenges of using mindfulness and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) principles as a mental preparation framework for Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
The workshop includes:

• Mindfulness practices and experiential ACT-based exercises
• Case studies from Olympic athletes
• Storytelling and metaphor
• Interactive reflection on participants’ own cases
• Practical materials (handouts, worksheets, scripts)

Part II – Social Meditation in High-Performance Settings
This section introduces participants to social meditation as used with elite athletes. Unlike traditional silent meditation, social meditation is practiced aloud and in groups (based on the work of Kenneth Folk and Vince Horn).
You will:

• Learn and practice a variety of social meditation formats
• Explore applications for both individual and team athletes
• Understand how these practices enhance focus, awareness, equanimity, and gratitude
• Gain hands-on experience in leading social meditation practices

Topics Covered

• Emotions and the Olympic athlete
• Thoughts and mental habits in elite sport
• Attention and performance under pressure
• Using mindfulness & ACT tools effectively
• ACT Hexaflex & Triflex models in sport
• Mindfulness in pre-performance routines
• Reigniting motivation and meaning in high-performance contexts
• Clarifying values and purpose for athletes, teams, and coaches
• Confidence, doubt, and managing inner experiences
• Navigating Olympic performance without chasing the "perfect" mindset
• Staying present and centered as a sport psychologist

Speaker:

Dr. Peter Haberl – Senior Sport Psychologist, Ed.D., CMPC
Peter Haberl is a sport psychologist in private practice working with elite athletes and teams.

• Worked at 9 Olympic Games, 4 Pan American Games, and 1 Paralympic Games
• Formerly with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (1998–2023)
• Currently consulting for U.S. National Teams preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics
• Former professional ice hockey player in Austria
• Degrees:
• B.A. in Sports Science (University of Vienna)
• M.A. in Counseling & Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology (Boston University)
• Focus areas: Mindfulness-based interventions & ACT
• Recipient of the 2011 AASP Distinguished Professional Practice Award

 

Registration  for the workshop MINDFULNESS with Dr. Peter Haberl
Monday, September 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:00 PM