PSY659F: Mentored Fieldwork Experience

Chouinard, Boyce, A. S., Hicks, J., Jones, J., Long, J., Pitts, R., & Stockdale, M. (2017). Navigating Theory and Practice Through Evaluation Fieldwork: Experiences of Novice Evaluation Practitioners. The American Journal of Evaluation, 38(4), 493–506. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098214016667582
Chouinard et al. (2017) examine the similarities and differences between fieldwork theories.

Potnis, & Gala, B. (2020). Best practices for conducting fieldwork with marginalized communities. Information Processing & Management, 57(3), 102144–. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ipm.2019.102144.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of National University. Please review this article about fieldwork in marginalized areas.

Please read this introduction to the role of a psychologist.

Winstone, W., & Gervis, M. (2006). Countertransference and the Self-Aware Sport Psychologist: Attitudes and Patterns of Professional Practice. Sport Psychologist, 20(4), 495–511
This study helps SPP interns navigate the complexities of experiencing countertransference in client sessions.

Stevens, L., & Andersen, M. (2007). Transference and Countertransference in Sport Psychology Service Delivery: Part I. A Review of Erotic Attraction. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 19(3), 253–269.
This literature review helps SPP interns navigate the complexities of experiencing countertransference, particularly feelings of attraction to clients.

Longstaff, F., & Gervis, M. (2016). The Use of Counseling Principles and Skills to Develop Practitioner-Athlete Relationships by Practitioners Who Provide Sport Psychology Support. Sport Psychologist, 30(3), 276–289.
Longstaff & Gervis (2016) help SPP interns strengthen counseling abilities to enhance the working alliance while supporting clients.

Sharp, L.-A., Hodge, K., & Danish, S. (2015). Ultimately It Comes Down to the Relationship: Experienced Consultants’ Views of Effective Sport Psychology Consulting. Sport Psychologist, 29(4), 358–370.
This investigation helps SPP interns identify and leverage components of counseling skills that can have a positive impact on the client.

Hutter, R. I. (Vana), Oldenhof-Veldman, T., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2015). What trainee sport psychologists want to learn in supervision. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 16(Part 1), 101–109.
This article outlines the needs that trainees in mental performance consulting seek while under supervision. The article can help guide conversations with individual and group supervisors, ensuring interns are having their learning and development needs met.

Hutter, R. I., Oldenhof-Veldman, T., Pijpers, J. R., & Oudejans, R. R. (2017). Professional development in sport psychology: Relating learning experiences to learning outcomes. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 29(1), 1-16.
This article describes professional development opportunities (PDOs) that are most pertinent to the learning and growth outcomes. Students will examine specific needs and then targeted PDOs that will enhance a specific skillset.

Roche, & Hefferon, K. (2013). “The assessment needs to go hand-in-hand with the debriefing”: The importance of a structured coaching debriefing in understanding and applying a positive psychology strengths assessment. International Coaching Psychology Review, 8(1), 20–34.
This empirical study investigated ways to debrief clients. The authors found a handful of benefits of debriefing such as psychological development.

Gee. (2010). How does sport psychology actually Improve athletic performance? A Framework to facilitate athletes’ and coaches’ understanding. Behavior Modification, 34(5), 386–402. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445510383525
This article compares the psychological theories for coaches.

Holt, N. L., & Strean, W. B. (2001). Reflecting on initiating sport psychology consultation: A   self-narrative of neophyte practice. The Sport Psychologist, 15(2), 188-204.
This narrative analysis provides a normalized account of the challenges that can occur during an initial client session.

Chow, G. M., Garinger, L. M., Freeman, J., Ward, S. K., & Bird, M. D. (2022). “It’s about going from good to great”: Expert approaches to conducting a first sport psychology session. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 18(1), 14-36.
This account provides guidance on how to effectively conduct a first client session.

Rodden-Aubut, & Tracey, J. (2022). Mental skills in the armed forces: A scoping review.Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 11(2), 228–243. https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000276
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This article focused on research obtained from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Sports psychology. [Video] (2006). Infobase. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffod-infobase-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net%2FPortalPlaylists.aspx%3FwID%3D102577%26xtid%3D14549
This hour-long video walks you through some of the foundational principles of sports psychology.

Raabe, J., Bejar, M. P., Bass, A. D., Lauer, E. E., Erdner, S. M., & Zakrajsek, R. A. (2019). Teach Me and I May Remember, Involve Me and I Learn: Four Approaches to Peer Mentoring in Sport Psychology. Quest, 71(4), 447–462.
Raabe et al. (2019) provide guidance on how interns can learn and lean into the value of Group Supervision, peer networking, and peer consultation groups.

Turner, M. J., Aspin, G., Didymus, F. F., Mack, R., Olusoga, P., Wood, A. G., & Bennett, R. (2020). One Case, Four Approaches: The Application of Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Sport Psychology. Sport Psychologist, 34(1), 71–83. https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2019-0079
This article highlights the value of understanding that there are different ways/methods to approach client case conceptualization and interventions.

Turner, M. J., Aspin, G., Didymus, F. F., Mack, R., Olusoga, P., Wood, A. G., & Bennett, R. (2020). One Case, Four Approaches: The Application of Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Sport Psychology. Sport Psychologist, 34(1), 71–83.
This article highlights the value of understanding that there are different ways/methods to approach client case conceptualization and interventions.

Maher, C. A. (2021). Enhancing the Mental Performance of Head Coaches in Professional Sports: A Case Study of Collaboration With the Head Coach of a Professional Basketball Team. Case Studies in Sport & Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 61–68.
This case study documents the sport psychology practices used during consulting with a professional basketball coach.

Sherry, Feder, A., Pan, R., Eagle, S. R., & Kontos, A. P. (2021). Transitioning Concussion Care to Mental Health Care: A Case Study of an Elite Athlete. Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 135–144. https://doi.org/10.1123/cssep.2021-0015. (2017). Association for Applied Sport Psychology and Human Kinetics.
This case analysis outlines possible ways mental training can help athletes with concussions.

Karlsson, M. E., Stambulova, N. B., & Henriksen, K. (2021). “Knowing That This Is My Place Is Very Positive”: The Case of a Swedish Table Tennis Club. Case Studies in Sport & Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 154–163. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=s3h&AN=160561630&site=ehost-live&custid=natuniv
This quantitative case study investigates psychological training and how it can help create an environment for excellence.

Rodden-Aubut, & Tracey, J. (2022). Mental skills in the armed forces: A scoping review.Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 11(2), 228–243. https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000276
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=pdh&AN=2022-06504-001&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv
This article focused on research obtained from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Romeas, T., More-Chevalier, B., Charbonneau, M., & Bieuzen, F. (2022). Virtual-Reality Training of Elite Boxers Preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study. Case Studies in Sport & Exercise Psychology, 6(1), 21–35. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=s3h&AN=156809185&site=ehost-live&custid=natuniv
This journal entry examines the benefits and impact of virtual reality interventions on high performance Olympic athletes.

Carr. (2010). The sport psychologist’s role at the Olympic games: Mental challenges for the Olympian. [Video] Healthy Learning.
This video is from a sports psychology conference where the presenter shared mental skills training techniques used by Olympian divers for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Moffat, Z. L., McCarthy, P. J., & McCann, B. (2021). Shifting Attributions, Shaping Behavior: A Brief Intervention With Youth Tennis Players. Case Studies in Sport & Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 69–78.
This case analysis evaluates how consultancy can improve coaching and player performance.

Fossi, L., Quartiroli, A., Wagstaff, C. R. D., & Brown, D. J. (2023). A tale of three stories: The influence of transnationalism, gender, and dual career on the professional development of a trainee sport psychologist. Sport & Exercise Psychology Review, 18(2), 18-27.
This article examines the importance of reflecting on personal and professional identities and values and how these impact the applied training experience. Exploring these ideas helps interns connect to their authentic selves to conduct the work in a manner that fully celebrates and sees the intern for who they are.

Tod, D. (2007). The Long and Winding Road: Professional Development in Sport Psychology. Sport Psychologist, 21(1), 94–108.
This article examines the importance of continuous focus and persistence in pursuing professional development opportunities to stay current in the research and best practices in SPP service.

Doğan, U. (2020). Developing an Applied Profile for Assessing the Perceived Effectiveness of Athletes’ Psychological Strategies: A Case Study at the Australian Institute of Sport. Case Studies in Sport & Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 1–9.
This case study evaluates an assessment tool named the Profile of Psychological Strategies (ProPS).

Wadsworth, N., McEwan, H., Lafferty, M., Eubank, M., & Tod, D. (2021). Stories of critical moments contributing to the development of applied sport psychology practitioners. The Sport Psychologist, 35(1), 11-21.
This research highlights insightful and impactful moments that shaped SPP practitioners' growth and directional career paths.

Quartiroli, A., Wagstaff, C. R., Martin, D. R., & Tod, D. (2024). A systematic review of    professional identity in sport psychology. International Review of Sport and Exercise  Psychology, 17(1), 264-290.
This review emphasizes the importance of assessing and reassessing one’s professional identity to remain authentically connected to one’s purpose.

McEwan, H. E., Tod, D., & Eubank, M. (2019). The rocky road to individuation: Sport psychologists’ perspectives on professional development. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 45, N.PAG.
This article explores the need to tailor professional development to one’s own specific SPP services provided and developmental needs for growth.