Psychological Reactions Post-athletic Injury| A Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy Approach

• Main Author: Wason, Sonali
• Language: EN
• Published: Azusa Pacific University 2018
• Subjects: Physical therapy|Behavioral psychology|Clinical psychology|Cognitive psychology
• Online Access: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10931361

<p> This study presents a group therapy program for injured athletes recovering from a traumatic physical injury to address and provide coping skills for the trauma-related symptoms athletes may experience post-athletic injury. Eleven expert reviewers in the field of sport psychology, injury rehabilitation, and athletic development reviewed the program and provided feedback regarding the utility, accuracy, organization, applicability, and additional factors. Although reviewers noted traumatic reactions are experienced by a sub-group of athletes, they also generally agreed the group therapy program could aid in clinical work and reduce trauma-related distress experienced by athletes after an injury and provide social support within a safe environment, allowing discussion and sharing of experiences with one another.</p><p>