A Reflective Case Study of a Year-long Mental Skills Training Program with JROTC Cadets

Date of Award

Spring 6-9-2017

Document Type

Masters Research Paper

Degree Name

M.A. in Sport & Performance Psychology

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Artur Poczwardowski

Second Advisor

Maeve O’Donnell

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
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Keywords

Performance psychology, Reflective practice, Mental skills, JROTC

Abstract

The purpose of this case study is to reflect on a mental skills intervention program provided to a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Color Guard team. Case studies are utilized to provide a focused examination of a group and allow for a deeper understanding of how the intervention may have impacted the performance of the group. This case study consisted of six cadets involved in JROTC at their high school. The process of gaining information to design the intervention program involved distributing initial intake assessments, conducting frequent cadet check-ins, and observations using a mainly solution-focused brief intervention approach. The 16 session intervention program is detailed and analyzed through a description of the clients’ needs, a discussion of the key presenting problems through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, a description of the interventions utilized, and consultant reflections. Developing a strong consulting relationship with this team required flexibility and a willingness to understand the culture of the organization.

Copyright Date

5-2017

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Rights Holder

Sarah E. Beacham and Katherine B. Steinert

Provenance

Received from Authors

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

46 pgs

File Size

342 KB

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