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Sarah Sinnamon is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Psychology at University College Dublin's School of Psychology. She holds a PhD from UCD and certifications in university teaching and learning. Her research focuses on psychological strategies for enhancing performance in music and healthcare, including flow states, motivation, and mental skills training. She has authored a comprehensive book on achieving peak performance in music and contributed to over a dozen academic publications.
- Educations:
- PhD in Psychology, University College Dublin
- M.Mus. from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, University of London
- Professional Certificates in University Teaching & Learning
Her research interests span psychological strategies for health professionals, performance psychology in arts, and cognitive mechanisms behind peak performance. She secured a grant from the Irish Research Council investigating flow states in musicians (2005). She actively reviews for Frontiers in Psychology.
- Teaching & Supervision:
- Coordinates modules in Health Psychology, Childhood, and Psychology labs
- Supervises MSc and PhD students in psychological impact of chronic illness and self-care
- Develops courses for mental health nursing and healthcare settings
Her book Achieving Peak Performance in Music provides actionable strategies for memorization, focus, and anxiety management, drawing on both research and practitioner insights.
