Tag: loss
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When the Jersey Comes Off: Navigating Identity Beyond the Athlete Role
When the jersey comes off, athletes often ask: Who am I without my sport? Explore identity loss, grief, and how to rediscover purpose after athletics.
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When the Game Stops: Grieving the Loss of Opportunity After Injury
Grieving a Sports Injury: What Every Athlete Needs to Know When a sudden injury ends a season—or a career—it’s not just the body that breaks. It’s the heart, the dream, the identity. In this blog, Laura HS Collins, LCSW, former elite athlete and therapist for athletes, explores the emotional impact of injuries like ACL tears…
The Athlete Psychotherapist 