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The Psychology of Performing Arts: Stage fright and optimal performance
- Hosted by:
- Gresham College
- Speaker:
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Dr Glenn Wilson, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London
- Starts:
- March 24, 2009 at 06:00 pm
- Ends:
- March 24, 2009 at 07:00 pm
- Location:
- Gresham College, Barnard's Inn Hall, Holborn, London, EC1N 2HH United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
This talk gives an overview of the causes and cures of performance anxiety. Under what circumstances is it most likely to occur? When is emotional arousal beneficial to performance and when destructive? The pros and cons of various approaches to treatment of stagefright (beta-blockers, cognitive behaviour therapy, Alexander Technique, hypnosis, etc). Techniques for enhancing (‘hyping up’) performance, such as imagery and self-talk.
- Registration required:
- No
- Free:
- Yes
