(Case Study) Donna is overweight (BMI = 31 kg/m2). She has tried exercise progra
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(Case Study) Donna is overweight (BMI = 31 kg/m2). She has tried exercise programs in the past and has found that she always quits after the first 8 weeks. She enjoys exercise while she's doing it but doesn't get much support from her family and friends. Her husband nags her about "wasting time and money at the gym since they both know she's going to quit anyway". She feels guilty about not spending her gym time with her two young children. She really wants to be successful this time, but is worried that she will fail like all of the other times.
1. Identify the primary problem(s) and discuss why it is considered problematic.
2. Provide your suggestions for an intervention (which psychological skills should be used?). Include the following:
a. What is the intervention? (Which psychological skills should be used?)
b. Where will the intervention take place?
c. When will the intervention take place?
d. Who will be involved in the intervention?
e. How will the intervention benefit your client?
Explanation / Answer
a.
Research suggests that mental practice is as important as physical practice when trying to enhance a skill (Barr, Hall & Rodgers, 1990), the present PST program will enhance performance by optimising psychological variables related to performance. Self-confidence and Anxiety will be the main focus of the skills to be improved. A combination of goal setting, imagery and relaxation techniques will allow the athlete to optimise their performance during the 2006 commonwealth games. Problems when implementing this program may include:
b. To ensure the best chances for success, you should consult with someone who has experience helping addicts and conducting interventions. A professional interventionist will be able to guide you and other family member through the process, increasing chances that the intervention will be successful.[1] You can meet with the professional beforehand to plan things out, and you may even want to invite him or her to the intervention to act as a facilitator. It’s especially important to consult with a professional if the following is true:
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