Coaching psychology: an approach to practice for educational psychologists. Issue 3 (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adams, Mark
• Is Part Of: Educational psychology in practice. Volume 32:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 231
• Page End: 244
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Coaching psychology -- coaching -- coaching in schools -- performance -- development -- well-being; Educational psychology -- Periodicals; 370.1505
• DOI: 10.1080/02667363.2016.1152460
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0266-7363

Abstract

Abstract: Coaching psychology is a distinct sub-discipline of academic and applied psychology that focuses on the enhancement of performance, development and well-being in the broader population. Applied in educational contexts, the practice of coaching psychology has the potential to have a positive impact by supporting children and adults to achieve enhanced standards of functioning and well-being. It therefore represents a way in which educational psychologists (EPs) might elect to diversify their practice. However, EPs are disproportionately under-represented in the development of this emerging field. This article charts the birth and evolution of contemporary coaching psychology, and presents a case study illustrating the application of this methodology in a school context. Suggestions are given regarding professional development activities that might be undertaken by EPs seeking to develop coaching psychology as a strand of their practice.