Sport psychology in practice
Autor(es) - Mark Andersen
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Just another applied sport psych book? Hardly. Get ready to take off in uncharted territory with Sport Psychology in Practice, which delves into complex, sensitive, and even taboo topics that many other texts have not approached. Compiled by renowned psychologist Mark Andersen, this text presents comprehensive and realistic dialogues between athletes and sport psychologists. These exchanges provide a real-world sensibility to the topics expressed in the book.
The text guides readers through these situations:
- Understanding the dynamics of a variety of issues, including alcohol abuse and violence, referral processes, erotic transference and countertransference, and communication problems between coaches and athletes
- Working with diverse clients, including athletes of color, gay and lesbian athletes, and disabled athletes
- Presenting to and working with entire teams
- Plumbing the depths of several complex topics, including eating disorders and injury and identity issues
In addition to covering some of these complex and deeply personal topics, the text details the fundamental issues of applied sport psychology, including developing the consultant–client relationship and connecting with teams, coaches, and individuals. In dealing with relationships a sport psychologist would typically face, Sport Psychology in Practice addresses serious ethical and philosophical issues and asks more general questions about the field and how to work with clients.
Sport Psychology in Practice contains insights from an elite list of contributors who explain, using real-life examples, how they successfully and ethically “do” sport psychology. Methods that have worked for the most respected practitioners in the field are presented with an informal, engaging approach and rely substantially on dialogue and actual experiences.
In addition, the book offers expert commentary after three chapters, expanding on the issues within each of those chapters. It includes an afterword that analyzes the key points in the book. This book is a great starting point for discussion among students and long-time practitioners regarding how the field should evolve and what issues should continue to be debated.
Part I of Sport Psychology in Practice addresses the processes of presenting sport psychology to groups, including youths and disabled athletes. Part II tackles the complex issues surrounding athletes’ concerns and ethical situations. The authors discuss cases that required great compassion in dealing with athletes in fragile conditions and precarious situations. Part III explores issues related to working with diverse athletes, including athletes of color and gay and lesbian athletes. You will consider the challenges these athletes face, the development of the relationships between the athletes and sport psychologists, and considerations of sport psychologists’ own prejudices and human frailty.
Sport Psychology in Practice covers the fundamentals and delves into complex and even threatening areas. It pushes the practice of sport psychology further than most other texts. With its coverage of taboo topics and its occasional use of frank language, it will be sure to provoke debate, discussion, and controversy—and to be a solid resource for students and professionals alike.
ÍNDICE:
PART I: TEAM WORK: DOING SPORT PSYCHOLOGY WITH GROUPS
Chapter 1. The Selling or the Telling of Sport Psychology: Presenting Services to Coaches
Harriet D. Speed, PhD; Mark. B. Andersen, PhD; and Jeff Simons, PhD
The Shopping List Model
Telling and Sharing Stories
Parallel Processes
Models of Sport Psychology
Counseling
The Variety of Presentations
Training in Presentation Skills
Respecting and Involving Coaches
Being a Role Model for Coaches
Resistant Coaches
Conclusion
Chapter 2. Integrating Mind and Body: Presenting Mental Skills to Young Teams
Clay P. Sherman, PhD; and Artur Poczwardowski, PhD
Integrating Instruction
Integrated Perspective
Developmental Issues
Consulting in Youth Sport
Goal Setting and Daily Practice Objectives
Working on Awareness and Arousal Control With Young Teams
Conclusion
Chapter 3. But Coach Doesn’t Understand: Dealing With Team Communication Quagmires
Kevin L. Burke, PhD
Communication Theory and Research
Coach Just Doesn’t Understand: A Team’s Story
Bull in the Ring
Reinforcing the Coach
Conclusion
Chapter 4. “I have a friend who . . .”: Group Work on Weight and Body Image
Mark B. Andersen, PhD, and Kirsten Peterson, PhD
Issues for Group Presenters
Tag-Team Presentations
Presentation Outline
The Group Begins Work
Conclusion
PART II: NOT EXACTLY ON THE MAP: SURVEYING OLD AND NEW TERRITORIES
Chapter 5. The Skin Game: Extra Points for Looking Good
Mark B. Andersen, PhD, and Helen J. Fawkner, PhD
Body Image Disturbance
The Male Ideal and the Prevalence of Body Dissatisfaction
Eating Disorders in Men
At-Risk Populations
Reasons for Elevated Eating Disturbance and Body Image Disturbance
The Gravity of Weight: Erik’s Story
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Returning to Self: The Anxieties of Coming Back After Injury
Britton W. Brewer, PhD, and Albert J. Petitpas, PhD
Psychological Responses to Sport Injury
Psychological Intervention
Working With Injured Athletes
Identity and Ambivalence: Chris’ Story
Summarizing Chris
Conclusion
Chapter 7. On Stage: Mental Skills Training for Dancers
Stephanie Hanrahan, PhD
Why Do You Dance? Tracy’s Story
Injuries
Performance Anxiety
When Others Are Nervous
Self-Talk
Self-Reflection (Dealing With Mistakes)
Concentration and Attention
Imagery
Self-Confidence
Conclusion
Commentary on Chapter 7
Kate F. Hays, PhD, CPsych
“Comptrasting” Sport and Dance
Mental Skills
The Dance Milieu
Consultant’s Knowledge and Skills
Dancers’ Expectations About Performance Consulting
Conclusion
Chapter 8. Facilitating Change: Alcohol and Violence Among Athletes
Robert D. Stainback, PhD, and Robert E. Taylor, PhD
Alcohol Use, Risk Taking, and Violence
Changing Problem Drinking
Facilitating Change in Problem Drinkers
Alcohol Treatment
Intercepting Anger: Josh’s Story
Professional Issues
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Over One’s Head: Referral Processes
Mark B. Andersen, PhD, and Judy L. Van Raalte, PhD
Doubt About What?
Referral for What?
Who Can Do What? Questions of Training
Performance and Personal Issues
Thor Descending: Lucien’s Story
Referral Networks
The Referral Process
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Touching Taboos: Sex and the Sport Psychologist
Mark B. Andersen, PhD
Roots of Attraction
Why Don’t We Talk About “It”?
Other Barriers to Exploration
Star Crossed: The Case of Jake and Joanna
Conclusion
Commentary on Chapter 10
William B. Strean, PhD, and Herbert S. Strean, DSW
Sex, Countertransference, and the Sport Psychologist
Exploring Concepts
Countertransference in Action
Countertransference: Beyond the Erotic
Final Comments
PART III: EXPANDING REPERTOIRES AND UNDERSTANDING SELF: DIVERSITY IN SERVICE DELIVERY
Chapter 11. Raising the Bar: Developing an Understanding of Athletes From Racially, Culturally, and Ethnically Diverse Backgrounds
William D. Parham, PhD, ABPP
Psychology’s Legacy With Respect to Culturally, Ethnically, and Racially Diverse People
The Tre-Nine Grid Approach
Conclusion
Commentary on Chapter 11
Heather Gridley, MA
Chapter 12. Able Athletes With Disabilities: Issues and Group Work
Stephanie Hanrahan, PhD
What Is a Disability?
Types of Disabilities and Accompanying Issues
Introductory Group Session
So What?
Conclusion
Chapter 13. Straight Guys Working With Gay Guys: Homophobia and Sport Psychology Service Delivery
Matthew P. Martens, PhD, and Michael Mobley, PhD
Gay Male Athletes in Sport
What Kind of Issues Might Emerge?
Coming Out, Backing Off, and Coming Back: the Story of Matt and Bryan
Reaction to the Case Example
Conclusion
Chapter 14. The Elephant in the Locker Room: Opening the Dialogue About Sexual Orientation on Women’s Sport Teams
Heather Barber, PhD, and Vikki Krane, PhD
Social Identity Perspective
My Teammates are so Negative: Jasmine’s Story
I Know I’m the Only One: Susan’s Story
But It’s My Personal Life: Ellen’s Story
Implications of the Cases
Educating Ourselves
Conclusion
Chapter 15. Coming Full Circle: From Practice to Research
Mark B. Andersen, PhD
Evidence-Based Practice
Confessing Prejudices on Research and the Field
Historical Roots
The Research Relationship
Examples of the Researcher’s Own Stuff Making Things Messy
Missing the Point
One Model for the Qualitative Researcher
How Research and Practice Can Go Pear-Shaped
Conclusion
Afterword
References
Index
About the Editor
About the Contributors
- Formato: Capa mole 21.50 * 28.00
- Nº de páginas: 338
- Editado em: 2005
- Idioma: Inglês
- ISBN: 9780736037112