Dr B Your Best

The program to become a Certified Performance Specialist is a high level of professional development for coaches (executive, athletic and academic), as well as those active in the fields of consulting, education, mental health and community development. The goal of the training is to provide an in-depth working knowledge of the theory and tools of the Bernstein Performance Model (BPM): a scientifically driven model for improving performance by reducing stress.

This comprehensive, evidence-based performance model was developed in 40 years of clinical work, research and self-study by educator and performance psychologist Dr. Ben Bernstein. The BPM is the core of his three published books, his popular blog on the Psychology Today website, and his forthcoming textbook, The Only Stress-Reduction Book You’ll Ever Need.  This training program provides an invaluable toolbox for dealing with stress-related issues such as overwhelm, distraction, self-doubt, under-achievement, performance anxiety and related physical symptoms.

This 10-week training covers learning the BPM and applying it to oneself and to the variety of issues that impact human performance. It includes sessions that are didactic and interactive, group and individual, as well as supervision as you apply the work to yourself and those you work with. 

This is a unique opportunity for coaches, counselors and tutors to deepen and expand their repertoire of knowledge and tools for improving client performance, and, as a Performance Specialist, work with others interested in performance enhancement.

BENEFITS

Becoming a Certified Performance Specialist will 

• Provide you with evidence-based tools for working on issues of stress and performance (tension, overwhelm, distraction, self-doubt, under-achievement and performance anxiety)
• Offer ways of analyzing practice and performance that will lead to better results 
• Give you unique strategies for guiding co-workers and clients to more effective habits of preparation, practice and performance 
• Expand the scope of your working base: you will be able to receive referrals of those in high-stress occupations and situations

STRUCTURE

This training uses Dr. B’s forthcoming textbook, The Only Stress-Reduction Book You’ll Ever Need, as the core curriculum for the training. The training is divided into two phases, through group and individual sessions.  The 10-week training will require 2-4 hours per week of your time. You may begin the training at any time and have up to four months to complete it.

Phase 1:  Learning the model (6 weeks) Trainees will learn the theory and tools that comprise the BPM.

Phase 2: Case studies and mentoring (4 weeks). Trainees will work on analyzing,  reviewing and receiving supervision on case studies, with mentoring on specific performance issues that arise regularly.

THE NEXT STEP

If you want to learn more about the certification program, schedule a no-obligation discovery call with Dr. B. Click here for available times.

PRICING

On request