Injured Athlete Program
It is a given that an injury can change everything, leaving an athlete feeling unsure and scared. At Greenepsych, we provide expert support to help with the psychological struggles that often accompany the rehabilitation process. We work closely, when necessary, with sports medicine doctors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, fitness coaches, and parents to develop a plan to aid in the athlete’s mental recovery. Under the direction of Lauren Ruhl, LPC, CSCS, our Director of Injury Recovery, we help the athlete gain perspective and find the motivation to keep moving forward in the face of adversity.
Our Approach
We begin with a brief phone consultation to assess your needs and determine if we are the right fit for you. From there, we work collaboratively with you and any other professionals involved in your care to deliver personalized, compassionate care that addresses the impact of your injury on your current mental state and your future plans for returning to play.
Challenges We Help You Overcome
- Lack of motivation
- Loss of identity
- Family tension
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Fear of reinjury
- Fear of the return to sport
- Fear of the future
- Isolation from others
- Anger/Irritability
- Change in relationship to food
- Post-Concussive symptoms and effects
- Persistent pain
- Low confidence
- Sleep disturbance
- Reliance on alcohol/drugs
Areas of Expertise
- Developing Strong Relationships with our Clients
- Creating Mental Recovery Training Plans
- Teaching Goal Setting to Increase Motivation
- Utilizing Writing Prompts and Journaling to Process Emotions
- Role Playing Scenarios to Clarify Thoughts and Feelings
- How to Use Visualization to Bring About Positive Change
- Explaining Breathwork and Ways to Incorporate into Recovery
- Coordinating Care with Other Team Members
- Family Therapy Support to Improve Patient Success
- Creating Personalized Audios to Support Recovery
- Providing a Safe Space for Honest Reflection and Sharing
Mind over Matter Injury Recovery Course
We also provide an 8 week “Mind over Matter Injury Recovery Course” that provides a series of weekly videos, hosted by Lauren Ruhl, LPC, for those who want to learn the psychological skills and receive the workbook exercises from the comfort of their home or while traveling with your team.
For more information, go to Mind over Matter: Taking Control of Your Injury Recovery | Greenepsych
How We Deliver Care
Our Injury Recovery Services are available both in person at our office and via telehealth. We offer flexible care options so you can receive the support you need, no matter where you are.