ABSTRACT

Within the National Rugby League (NRL), the elite competition body across Australia & New Zealand, clubs are mandated to report concerns to the NRL Integrity Unit for possible misconduct, on or off the field. This includes returning a positive illicit drug test leading to players needing to attend counseling that promotes behavioral change; ranging from alcohol and other drugs usage, mental health issues, anger management and family work. This paper strives to understand the purpose of psychological support and interventions as a reflective case study across professional rugby league settings, whilst looking at the role of counseling theories and practices.

摘要

在澳大利亚和新西兰的精英竞争机构全国橄榄球联盟 (NRL) 内，俱乐部被授权向 NRL 诚信部门报告可能存在的场内或场外不当行为。这包括返回阳性的非法药物测试导致玩家需要参加促进行为改变的咨询；范围从酒精和其他药物的使用、心理健康问题、愤怒管理和家庭工作。本文力求将心理支持和干预的目的理解为跨职业橄榄球联赛设置的反思性案例研究，同时着眼于咨询理论和实践的作用。