Professional Resume
Jon Skidmore, Psy.D
Licensed Psychologist
EDUCATION
| 1992 | Psy.D. -- Clinical Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois Dissertation: "The experience of the Peak Performance with Performing Artists" |
| 1986 | M.Ed. -- Counseling and Guidance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
| 1984 | B.S. -- Psychology, Utah State University, Logan, Utah |
EMPLOYMENT
| 1993 to present | |
| Performance Coach Teach individuals, groups, and teams the psychological skills of peak performance. Specialize in performance anxiety and goal achievement. Author of, "How to Win the Mental Game on Stage!", "Are There Really Rattlesnakes in Your Sandbox?" and "Relax the body/Focus the Mind." |
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| 1992 to present | |
| Brigham Young University School of Music — Part-time Faculty Teach "The Psychology of Music Performance" class focusing on the mental skills of peak performance. |
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| July 2011 to September 2011 | |
| New Roads Treatment Centers, Orem, Utah — Clinical Director Oversaw the therapeutic services for a 30-bed residential treatment center with a specialty of treating addicts with a dual diagnosis. Clinical services were provided in the context of a therapeutic community. |
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| November 2010 to June 2011 | |
| I Promise, Orem, Utah — Clinical Director Responsibilities included: Program development, intern supervision, ASAM assessments and mental health interviews, as well as group and individual therapy. |
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| May 2010 to October 2010 | |
| Golden Spike Re-entry Program, Utah County — Mental Health Consultant and Service Provider Conducted drug and alcohol assessments, developed programs and designed individual and group therapy for men and women who had recently been released from the county jail. |
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| 1993 to September 2010 | |
| Developmental Consultant — Head Start, Utah County Conducted developmental assessments, parent consultations and classroom observations to address classroom, behavioral and developmental concerns for children between the ages of three and five. |
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RESEARCHED PUBLICATIONS
| Broomhead, P., Skidmore, J. B. Eggett, D. L., & Mills, M. M., (2012). The effect of mental trigger words on the expressive performance of junior high age singers. Journal of Research in Music Education |
| Broomhead, P., Skidmore, J. B., Eggett, D. L., & Mills, M. M., (2010). The effect of positive mindset trigger words on the expressive performance of non-expert adult singers. Contributions to Music Education, 37(2), 65-85. |
PUBLICATIONS
| Creating the Recovery Mindset |
| Relax the Body/Focus the Mind |
| The Five Part Performance Assessment |
| Are There Really Rattle Snakes in Your Sandbox! |
| The Missing Link in the Training of Performing Artists |
| Teaching the Five Stages of Peak Performance |
| The Nine Point Parenting Tune Up |
Looking for Jon Skidmore, Performance Coach?
In addition to his work as a psycholgist, Jon also provides professional performance coaching for performers of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels. It's called Peak Performance. And it's all about helping you be the best performer you can be.