I've read through several old threads related to fears and quitting so I know there is lots of info out there. But, I'm not quite sure I've seen one related to this particular question.
I have a 9 year old daughter who's competeing level 5. She began suffering with fears on back tuck over the summer when she began training level 5. Got the back tuck . . . .lost it for a few months . . . got it back for a month . . . now she's lost it again. I've gotten mixed messages from different coaches within her gym. Only one of the coaches encourages me to ignore the negativity and just let her resolve her fears and get the skills in her own time. The rest have have urged me to seek counseling for her. My daughter has expressed ZERO interest in doing any type of anti-fear therapy, whether it be a Doc Ali workbook or a sports psychologist.
I know that the standard protocol for dealing with fears for parents is to not discuss, not pressure, not rush. But, I've got a kid who is regressing and reports her loss of skills daily to me and coaches who are concerned and perplexed. Also, we are currently competing compulsory gymnastics for the 5th year. I'm not sure how much more patience I can muster watching her languish.
Sorry for such a long post. To get to the question: Do fears ever self resolve with no therapy and discussion?
I have a 9 year old daughter who's competeing level 5. She began suffering with fears on back tuck over the summer when she began training level 5. Got the back tuck . . . .lost it for a few months . . . got it back for a month . . . now she's lost it again. I've gotten mixed messages from different coaches within her gym. Only one of the coaches encourages me to ignore the negativity and just let her resolve her fears and get the skills in her own time. The rest have have urged me to seek counseling for her. My daughter has expressed ZERO interest in doing any type of anti-fear therapy, whether it be a Doc Ali workbook or a sports psychologist.
I know that the standard protocol for dealing with fears for parents is to not discuss, not pressure, not rush. But, I've got a kid who is regressing and reports her loss of skills daily to me and coaches who are concerned and perplexed. Also, we are currently competing compulsory gymnastics for the 5th year. I'm not sure how much more patience I can muster watching her languish.
Sorry for such a long post. To get to the question: Do fears ever self resolve with no therapy and discussion?