These two theoretical orientation papers are two of my artifacts, as they provide a clear background of the origins of my life philosophy; my values; my culture, including my family background, race, gender, ethnicity; and my beliefs on how those around me in my work, family, etc. impact my personality; the philosophical/theological underpinnings of the models that I am drawn to; the models of psychology that seem to fit best with who I am and who I see myself being as a counselor; what models do not fit; and specific skills or other aspects of the models that I would like to include in my personal model of counseling.

 

The first artifact discusses how I will integrate sport performance theory (SPT) into my chosen model of therapy, the associated challenges, the benefits, and what this will look like working with the population that I will work with on a day-to-day basis. The second artifact provides a clear understanding of the origins of my Theoretical Orientation to Performance Excellence and how this shaped my Professional Philosophy. 

 

Through this program and after the completion of these two artifacts it reiterates the integral role self-awareness plays in effective practice, recognizing how our experiences and values influence us and guide our decision-making, and how this ultimately plays a role in our work and interactions with other people. After completing these artifacts, I have a greater awareness of my values and intentions, including how I can utilize them most effectively to best support everyone in the field of sport and performance psychology.