A psychologist is committed to the value of preserving the dignity and welfare of every individual. To realize this end, he continuously utilizes his knowledge; skills and orientation to equip the individual to better understand himself and others. In the process, the psychologist hopes to facilitate the individual’s efforts to actualize his full potential within the context of growth promoting interpersonal relationships. While aware of his privilege to seek and discover the many facets of human behavior, he also willingly accepts the responsibility inherent therein to assist individuals become more effective a productive member of society
We abide by the principles of the Republic Act No. 10029: This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Psychology Act of 2009".
The State recognizes that psychologists have an important role in nation-building and
development. It also acknowledges the diverse specializations of psychologists and the diverse
functions specific to the varied specializations. It particular, it recognizes the significance of the
psychological services that practicing psychologists provide to diverse types of clients, but also
recognizes the need to protect the public by preventing inexperienced or untrained individuals
from offering psychological services. Hence, it shall nurture competent, upright and assiduous
psychologists whose standards of practice and service shall be excellent and globally competitive
through the administration of inviolable, effective and credible licensure examinations and the
imposition and promotion of regulatory measures, programs and activities that enhance their
professional growth and well-being.
In terms of Privacy, the policy highlights the principle: Respect for dignity of persons that provides
privacy for individuals, families, groups and communities. It treats your personal information as
confidential. Everything being discussed with a Sport Psychologist or Psychometrician is private,
except in a small number of circumstances where the above mentioned are required by law to
make an exception.
Online Mental Skills Assessment
Athletes will be asked to fill out a google form sheet for the unit to be able to identify potential
difficulties at the earliest possible stage and provide necessary action to help them maximize their
preparations and training. This will also be a basis that our athletes are fit and healthy both
physically and mentally, to ensure that they are clear with their purpose for being in this
circumstance and motivated enough to perform at their best.
Online Mental Training
The unit have adapted the mental skills pyramid from (Lesyck, 1998) and came up with a
sustainability guide for our Olympic hopefuls with its primary importance is to occur during one of
three phases: long-term development, immediate preparation for performance, and during
performance itself. This will be implemented once a month and will be in close coordination with
the coaches and performance specialists.
Monitoring of Progress
The unit will monitor progress from time to time to be able to identify the fraction of a percent extra
that will help them boost the best possible performance they can do in Olympics. Data on all
aspects of an athlete’s preparation is of significant value.
Mental Health Intervention
To support the mental health of our Olympic qualifiers and hopefuls, the unit will also be providing
self-help activities that will cultivate balance of enjoyment and learning through mental breaks.
Online Counseling
While it is normal to feel worried, anxious, frustrated, sad, alone and other unpleasant emotions
during this quarantine period, the unit are more than willing should our athletes wish to talk and
share their feelings and experience.
Guidelines for availing online counselling:
Facebook: @pscsportspsychology
Instagram: @pscsportspsych
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Name | Contact Number | Messenger |
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Karen Katrina V. Trinidad, Ph.D | 09333600747 | Karen Katrina Trinidad |
Cely D. Magpantay, Ph.D | 09228032797 | Cely Magpantay |
Rodel P. Canlas, Ph.D | 09427295388 | Rodel Canlas |
Ryan Francis O. Cayubit, Ph.D | 09175960239 | Ryan Cayubit |
Denise F. Ang, RPm | 09151519645 | Denise Fetalvero Ang |
Marco Angelo D. Ayuste, RPm | 09276008402 | Marco Ayuste |
Ben John Montaron, RPm | 09453794497 | Ben John Montaron |
ONLINE FORMS
1. Level 1, 2 and 3 Mental Skills Assessment Form
2. Informed Consent for Participation in Online Counselling
3. Initial Intake Interview Form
4. Hopkin’s Symptom Checklist
5. Reflection forms
EMERGENCY GUIDELINES
Unit emergencies in a variety of forms may arise. In such situations, persons must contact the
unit’s primary supervisor, Karen Katrina V. Trinidad, PhD, RPsy. If that person is not available
then, the person on duty should try to contact another Psychologist or inform the
Psychometricians from the unit. If no supervisory staff is reached at this point from the unit, then
the person should contact the in-charge and supervisors of the Medical and Scientific Athlete
Services of the commission.
Mental Disorders
A mental disorder may be defined as a significant impairment of an individual’s cognitive, affective
and/or relational abilities which may require intervention and may be a recognised, medically
diagnosable illness or disorder – this definition is informed by the World Health Organisation,
1996, Diagnostic and Management Guidelines for Mental Disorders in Primary Care: ICD - 10
Chapter V Primary Health Care Version.
Action
When there are instances where an athlete/coach/employee is at a psychological risk, the unit
shall take the immediate course of action to attend to the client. Moreover, a range of information
needs to be gathered from a number of sources, determined at least in part by the setting in which
the client and family are being seen and the purpose of the assessment. With that,
parents/relatives/guardian of an athlete/coach/employee can be present at all sessions where
clinically appropriate. It is also necessary to inform the NSAs about the incident as well as the
medical unit (physical therapist, nutritionists and others) that the client has an engagement into.
Interventions
The interventions that can be provided through this service shall be consistent with the following
treatments as these are considered to have a strong evidence based
The Psychologist can determine how many services to provide them however it should be
ensured that the athlete/coach/employee receiving treatment must always be the focus of
services and support. Hence, it is a requirement for the client to attend for a regular review and
monitoring by the Psychologist during therapy.
Termination Phase
The successful termination of the psychotherapy relationship is each Psychologist’s goal. The
ending phase includes a review and reinforcement of individual change which has occurred in the
therapy; the Psychologist guides the departing client to a resolution of the relationships with the
Psychologist; and the individual is helped to face future life demands with the tools provided in
the therapy.
Referral Requirements
If the client needs medications for the psychotherapy to be more effective, referrals of a
Psychologist to a Psychiatrist may be made face-to-face, by telephone, electronically or in writing.
Where there is no diagnosed mental disorder, the referring Psychologist should document in the
psychological report that there is evidence that an athlete/coach/employee is at a significant risk
of developing a mental, behavioral or emotional disorder and would benefit from short term
focused psychiatric strategies services.
OTHER POLICIES
The Sport Psychology Unit staff are expected to follow all policies and procedures of Philippine
sports Commission.
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