Rolo Mental Coaching

RMC’s Mission:

• To educate the individuals and the general public about what Performance Enhancement Psychology is, where, how, and when it can be implemented, as well as its inherent benefits.
• To develop, implement and evaluate Mental Skills Training programs, as well as create resources to enhance the performance and well-being of diverse individuals and institutions (e.g., athletes, coaches, parents, students, teachers, doctors, nurses, artists, business people).
• To promote the systematic implementation of performance enhancement strategies by individuals and institutions.
• To advance the field of Performance Enhancement Psychology, and to promote it in the international community and the media.

RMC’s Methodology:

• RMC has an innovative and pioneering work philosophy and methodology.
• The evidence-based methodology includes a holistic, educative, preventative, cognitive-behavior, and integrated approach, in which the mental area is developed simultaneously with technical, tactical, and physical domains.
• The performance enhancement skills are enhanced initially in practice, leading to implementing them systematically and autonomously in competition and real-life situations.
• Unlike traditional clinical psychology, which focuses on problem remediation, RMC uses a preventative approach, based on positive psychology and focusing on clients’ strengths.
• The coaching takes place in real-life settings (e.g., tennis court, classroom, clinic, theater, business office), working with the whole team (e.g., athlete, coach, parents, trainer, other specialists), and geared towards the clients’ autonomy.
• RMC takes into consideration individual differences, cultural diversity, and the powerful influences of the environment to effectively address them in tailored made interventions.
• The consultation and interventions delivered by RMC are within a scientist-practitioner model where research informs interventions and vice versa.
• RMC assist people in being aware of their limiting beliefs and unproductive thoughts and how these negatively impact their emotions and behavior (cognitive/behavioral approach). RMC helps individuals in replacing the above mentioned with productive ones, and in establishing efficient routines that lead to sustainable success and well-being.

Over 20 years of experience has shown RMC that by applying this methodology, the process of goal achievement is faster, more enjoyable, and with long-lasting effects.

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Cristina Rolo

Cristina combines her energetic, loving demeanor with her highly educated background leading to a professional approach with a unique personal delivery for her clients. Her scientific knowhow, intercommunication skills, and flexibility give plenty of room for adaptive and eclectic variations, which keeps the work with her effective, fun, and adventurous. Cristina is a lifelong learner and passionate about sharing knowledge with her clients. She specializes in performance enhancement psychology, positive psychology, leadership, team building, conflict resolution, well-being, and parenting.

At a glance:

• Doctoral degree (P.h.D.) in Exercise and Sport Psychology, Graduated Suma Cum Laude at UNCG, USA.
• Masters (M.S.), in Exercise and Sports Psychology at Technical University of Lisbon, PT.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CMPC #529).
• Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL) Associate faculty.
• Speaker at diverse Sport Psychology conferences (AASP, ISSP, ENYSSP, FEPSAC) in several countries.
• Collaborated with renowned international governing bodies, elite athletes and institutions, such as: National Football League (NFL), United States Tennis Association (USTA), United States Water Polo,  United States Olympic Committee (USOC), Mexican Olympic Committee (COM), Portuguese Judo Federation (FPJ), Portuguese Tennis Federation (FPT), Academia Victor Hanescu, ATP World Tour top 100 players and coaches.

Awards & nominations:

• UNCG Young Alumni Award (demonstrated professional excellence, service & balance between professional & personal life), USA.
• Best Development Sports Project (award attributed by the Romanian Press Association). Head of Sport Psychology of the award-winning programs “Victor Hanescu Train Like a Pro camps”, Cluj-Napoca & Curtea de Arges, Romania.
• Susan Stout Graduate Student Research Fellowship, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, UNCG, Greensboro, USA. 
• Nominated twice for “Distinguished Professional Practice Award”, Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), USA.
• Nominated for “Teacher of the Year” National Award, Portuguese Ministry of Education, Lisbon, PT.
• Young Researcher Award, International Congress of Physical Education and Sports for Youth and Children, Braga, PT.