PSY FPX 6820 Assessment 1 Intervention Plan Scenario and Client Case 

Formulating Intervention Plan: Client Goals

At the end of the session, the client expresses a sense of being torn and wanting to be in control. She describes concerns of weight control, particularly being anxious about gaining weight because she has already lost 10 pounds since commencing college. This concern appears to have been precipitated by a comment from her coach praising her for her current weight, thereby creating concern about potential weight changes. Furthermore, the client has signs of overtraining and undernourishment that can affect her performance (Williams & Krane, 2021). Additionally, the client is driven by a desire to perform well and be an authority despite experiencing worsening performance and rising anxiety. These conditions are impacting her emotional and physical well-being, thus requiring intervention (Williams & Krane, 2021).

Approaching Theories and Techniques

Strategy for intervention in the client must begin with cognitive. The client appears to have physical symptoms of anxiety, impairing her performance. Therefore, methods such as differential relaxation can control muscular tension and enhance concentration, fulfilling criteria outlined by her coach (Williams & Krane, 2021). Furthermore, imagery training can enhance confidence and attitude, assisting in the improvement of performance. By illustrating imagery techniques in a step-by-step manner, starting with learning and progressing to actual use, the client can learn how to use imagery effectively in her running (Williams & Krane, 2021).

PSY FPX 6820 Assessment 1 Intervention Plan Scenario and Client Case 

Implementation

Imagery can be added to the client’s normal routine before, during, or after performance to offset stressors and enhance performance. Short practice sessions, both pre- and post-, can help the client to keep track of her performance and change from negative to positive thoughts or images. Changing to a positive mindset can lead to improved performance and mental well-being as the client gains self-insight and controls her thoughts (Williams & Krane, 2021).

Ethical Guidelines Specifying

In treating anxiety, leadership, nutrition, and energy are basic goals, but it is also necessary to determine when the case must be referred to experts. The client’s history of anxiety and the use of alcohol as a coping mechanism suggest the need for additional intervention by psychologists or substance abuse counselors. Ethical concerns of the intervention process, such as research integrity and informed consent, should have priority in ensuring the protection of the well-being of the client (AASP, 2022).

APA and AASP

Directives outlined by the APA and AASP must be adhered to in maintaining the ethical practices in the relationship between the client and performance coach. These consist of integrity, people’s well-being, and informed consent because interventions are administered ethically and with effectiveness (APA, 2022; AASP, 2022).

PSY FPX 6820 Assessment 1 Intervention Plan Scenario and Client Case 

Van Raalte, J. L., & Andersen, M. B. (2014). Referral processes in sport psychology. In J. L. Van Raalte & B. W. Brewer (Eds.), Exploring sport and exercise psychology, 337–350.

Williams, J. M., & Krane, V. (Eds.). (2021). Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance. Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance, 8(9), 159-176.