Watch this video clip (inside joke) from “In Treatment” and reflect on the reading. How do you think the relationship is affected by Paul's lack of knowledge with gymnastics? Would prior knowledge impact the relationship? Why and/or why not? How might “Paul” ensure competence in working with this client and other gymnasts? Given what "Sophie" reveals (and any knowledge you have of gymnastics), how would you conceptualize her team's context using the SPAM model?
What are the general pros and cons of contextual intelligence? How might you go about obtaining contextual intelligence if you are hired by an individual client, a team, or a governing body (e.g., the Olympic Committee, MLB, NFL, etc.) in a sport or performance venue with which you are unfamiliar?
Stapleton A, Hays K, Hankes D, Parham W. Ethical Dilemmas in Sport Psychology: A Dialogue on the Unique Aspects Impacting Practice. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice [serial online]. April 2010;41(2):143-152.
Watson, J. C., Lubker, J. R., Zakrajsek, R. A., & Quartiroli, A. (2012). Internet usage patterns and ethical concerns in sport and exercise psychology. Athletic Insight: The Online Journal of Sport Psychology, 14(1).
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