What is it about?
This article explains the origins of contemporary military special operations forces (SOF) and the role psychologists play in their assessment, selection and training. It uses case examples to illustrate successful and less successful applications of psychological expertise.
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Why is it important?
Effective consulting, coaching, mentoring and leadership all rely on the formation of respectful, culturally sensitive, collaborative relationships. This article relates the principles and cultural nuances involved in the development of effective relationships with members of any intelligent, purpose driven and energetically aggressive population.
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This article relates my views on the professional issues to which I have given my energy during most of my career. I share these views in the hope that the sharing will help me better articulate my own understanding - and will stimulate readers to greater clarity in their own views.
Dr Carroll H Greene
Private Consultant
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This page is a summary of: Coaching military special-operations forces., Consulting Psychology Journal Practice and Research, June 2019, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/cpb0000131.
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