The Athlete’s Path

Inner World Building for Athletes blends the best of sport psychology with the creative, symbolic process of the sandtray. Sessions offer both practical tools and space for deeper self-awareness, giving athletes resources they can use in competition, training, and life.

In sessions, we might work on classic sport psychology skills:

• Breathing and regulation techniques
• Pre-performance routines and focus strategies
• Reframing setbacks and building confidence

The sandtray offers a fresh angle to engage with performance challenges at their source.  By placing figures and creating scenes, athletes can symbolically explore pressure, motivation, fear, or resilience. This integration often makes skills more personal, vivid, and easier to remember in the heat of the game.

Research shows that combining mental skills training with creative, embodied practices engages more of the brain and nervous system. Athletes who work this way often report feeling calmer, more confident, and better able to adapt under stress.

Athletes who benefit include:

• Players struggling with performance anxiety or fear of mistakes.
• Those recovering from injury who want to rebuild confidence and focus.
• Athletes looking to sharpen consistency and mental routines.
• Players who want to reconnect with their “why” and rediscover enjoyment.

Practical Details

• Sessions are 1 hour long.
• Short-term focus, usually 5–20 sessions depending on goals.
• Work is individualized — blending mental skills with symbolic exploration.
• Flexible, easy scheduling around training and competition.

For Athletes, this process provides both techniques you can use on the field and a deeper connection to your inner world. The combination helps you perform with confidence and clarity while developing skills that carry into the rest of life.