Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Michael Karson
Second Advisor
Brieanne K. Kohrt
Third Advisor
Jennifer Paz
Keywords
Therapist education, Skill sets, Running, Skill development
Abstract
This paper seeks to identify lessons that can be taken from the sport of running to serve as a map for learning skills needed to become a better therapist. The practice of running mirrors the practice of learning therapy skills. This paper takes the lens of how to practice to become a better runner and applies it as a new approach to skill development for therapists. Additionally, this paper incorporates self-reflection and disclosure as I myself identify as a female runner and therapist. I will use personal examples to highlight the ways that lessons from running have served as a map for learning therapeutic skills.
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Extent
29 pgs
Recommended Citation
Hyde, Kelsey, "Becoming a Better Therapist: Eight Lessons from Running" (2019). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 354.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/354
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