Get a Grip

A climbers’ route to stronger mindset & better mental health

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

238 kr

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Beskrivning

Climbing pushes us to our limits – physically and mentally. Fear, self-doubt, comparison and the need for belonging shape not only the way we climb, but the way we live.In Get a Grip, climbing coach Louis Parkinson and psychotherapist Joel Robertson draw on their years of experience in coaching and therapy to explore eleven of the most common psychological challenges that climbers face. From self-worth and body image, to mindfulness, fear, relationships and the critical inner voice, they offer a thoughtful and practical guide to understanding what’s happening beneath the surface.Rather than presenting a rigid formula for success or a perfect mindset to aspire to, Get a Grip encourages curiosity, reflection and self-compassion. Using first-hand accounts, ideas, discussion and practical exercises, you are invited to explore your own emotional landscape and discover new ways of approaching both climbing and life.Whether you’re projecting your hardest route, rebuilding confidence after a setback or simply trying to enjoy climbing more fully, Get a Grip offers a path towards greater resilience, freedom, connection and joy – on and off the wall.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-08
Mått:138 x 222 x 20 mm
Vikt:400 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Förlag:Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
ISBN:9781839813047

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Louis Parkinson has been climbing for over twenty years and coaching professionally for more than a decade. He has competed nationally and internationally, representing Great Britain in the 2015 climbing world cup. In 2017, he founded Catalyst Climbing, which has grown into one of the world’s leading climbing coaching organisations, working with thousands of climbers of all ages and abilities – including athletes who have gone on to join the GB junior climbing team. Through his popularity on YouTube and Instagram, Louis has become widely known for his work on climbing performance and mindset.Joel Robertson MA, MBACP is a psychotherapist based on Harley Street, London. His practice has brought him alongside clients from a wide range of backgrounds including professional sportspeople, actors, social workers, teachers, CEOs and Michelin-starred chefs. He also works with couples and people in other forms of relationships, including family members and business partners. Before retraining, he ran community music groups for vulnerable adults, and worked in content and copywriting roles for startups in music festivals and digital healthcare. He is a keen climber and occasional triathlete.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionPart 1: Self-worthChapter 1: Performance, success and self-worthChapter 2: The contested worth of our bodiesChapter 3: Comparison, the thief of lovePart 2: MindsetChapter 4: Adopting a change mindsetChapter 5: Critical inner voiceChapter 6: What we give our attention toPart 3: The present momentChapter 7: Mindfulness and an undivided selfChapter 8: Working with fearChapter 9: What’s our motivation made of?Part 4: RelationshipsChapter 10: Belonging: a prerequisite for thrivingChapter 11: The power of relationshipsFinal reflections and practiceUK-based support servicesReferences