{"title":"Diane Peters Mayer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDIANE PETERS MAYER, M.S.W., L.S.W., is a licensed social worker and psychotherapist with more than thirty years of private practice specializing in anxiety disorders, including performance anxiety and self-defeating behavior. Her books include \u003cem\u003eOvercoming School Anxiety\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Everything Health Guide to Controlling Anxiety\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eConquering Ring Nerves\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMayer holds a B.A. in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the International Coaching Federation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Mayer works with competitive dog handlers through her program Competing at Your Peak: The Unique Dog Handlers' Training Program to Combat Ring Nerves. Her writing draws directly on her clinical work addressing anxiety in performance and competitive settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiane lives in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiane Peters Mayer’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"conquering-ring-nerves","title":"Conquering Ring Nerves: A Step-by-Step Program for All Dog Sports","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProven ways to overcome performance anxiety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to dog sports or an experienced dog handler, it's quite common to experience mild to severe performance anxiety during competition. Now, with \u003cem\u003eConquering Ring Nerves,\u003c\/em\u003e you can face and overcome your anxiety through an easy-to-follow, successful program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what's going on inside or outside the ring, Diane Peters Mayer shows you how to calm yourself, stay focused, boost your self-esteem, and give a blue-ribbon performance. She uses a multidimensional approach developed during her years as a psychotherapist and anxiety specialist, complete with exercises and techniques adapted from such areas as sports psychology, yoga, and physical fitness. You'll discover how to ground yourself and compete from your \"core\", and take advantage of quick stress busters and ways to loosen and energize your body. Packed with proven tips to find success and have fun in the ring, \u003cem\u003eConquering Ring Nerves\u003c\/em\u003e is your one-stop guide to overcoming competition jitters and becoming the handler of your dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveals how to achieve peak performance under pressure in all dog sports, from agility, obedience, and confirmation to Rally-O, freestyle, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures illuminating, real-life ring nerves stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains how to stop being afraid, set goals, and reach them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a Training Diary to keep yourself on track during training and competitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers further reading and resources lists to build upon what you've learned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0764549723\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780764549724\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Diane Peters Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43212312150232,"sku":"9780764549724","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470365397_FC_1_mockup_v2_1742738214_e1386d4e-ec8f-4501-92a2-f03cc002f5b1.jpg?v=1791000100"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-diane-peters-mayer.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}