Healing the Mind-Body Connection: A Sport Psychologist’s Injury Recovery Journey

Injury recovery is not just a physical process, but also a deeply emotional and mental one. It is important to address the psychological aspects of recovery such as fear, depression, grief, and isolation, alongside physical rehabilitation. Crucial to the healing process includes mindfulness, visualization, and cultivating a positive relationship with the injured body part. Ultimately, the journey of recovery requires not only physical effort but mental and emotional resilience to return stronger and integrated with the injury as part of our identity.