Japan Society for the Promotion of Science:Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Date (from‐to) : 2016/04 -2021/03
Author : Eda Kaori
This study aims to design an intervention program to activate group dynamics, based on Fantasy Group (Higuchi, 2000) and Group Sandplay Therapy (Okada, 1991), as one of the image-based group work development methods developed in Japan. Mental training using imagery to develop team work was conducted on a sports team for three years. This resulted in the activation of the group dynamics within the team. However, verbal and non-verbal communication was initiated only on the third year of intervention. Simultaneously, with these changes, the team members began to play together in competitive situations and a significant improvement and stabilization in athletic performance was observed.