A Reflective Case Study of a Year-long Mental Skills Training Program with JROTC Cadets
Date of Award
5-2017
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
M.A.
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Artur Poczwardowski
Second Advisor
Maeve O’Donnell
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.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Extent
46 pages
Recommended Citation
Beacham, Sarah E. and Steinert, Katherine B., "A Reflective Case Study of a Year-long Mental Skills Training Program with JROTC Cadets" (2017). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 244.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/244