LINDSAY, Peter James (2017). The journey of the developing sport psychologist -'Navigating the applied lowlands and limitations of our language'. Doctoral, Sheffield Hallam University. [Thesis]
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Abstract
There is a growing body of literature exploring the early development of sport
psychology consultants (Collins, Evans-Jones, & O’Connor, 2013; Tod & Bond,
2010). However, there remains limited exploration of the longitudinal
development of practitioners, an area which may provide important insights
relevant for both training and education. Rønnestad and Skovolt’s (2003) sixstage
practitioner development framework can be applied to the development of
sport psychologists, each maturing at different rates and at times regressing
through stages (Tod, 2007). Via six discrete published works this thesis details
the author’s development as a practitioner over a 15-year period. Each
publication is characterized by a stage of development, highlighting significant
sources of influence, both professionally and personally. Study one details the
author’s initial professional philosophy, grounded in the dominant western
approach of CBT (Holt & Strean, 2001) and characterized as by a ‘layhelper’ and
‘beginning student’ phase. This philosophy shifted towards person-centered and
briefer approaches as the author progressed through ‘advanced student’ and
‘novice professional’ phases, as detailed within studies two and three. Study four,
an autoethnographic account, explored the challenges experienced by the author
as a resident psychologist during a televised sporting event, characterized by the
shift from ‘novice practitioner’ to ‘experienced practitioner’. Study 5 highlighted
a shift in professional philosophy driven by an exploration of the philosophical
writings underpinning brief therapeutic approaches. Finally, study six explored
the development of a professional philosophy encompassing beliefs about the
discipline as a whole and its role in supporting performers. Through a greater understanding of the journey from ‘lay helper’ to ‘senior practitioner’, the thesis
highlights a range of areas for consideration by neophyte, mid-career and
experienced practitioners. The thesis highlights the confusing and frustrating
nature of development, highlighting that such feelings are natural and helpful to
the development of skilled applied practitioners.
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