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FOR ATHLETES

EATING DISORDERS WITHIN THE ATHLETE

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  • Focusing on one's relationship with food is crucial for elite athletes, particularly in the context of injury recovery and sports performance.
  • Addressing fears, messages, and expectations associated with food and body image, especially for those at risk of eating disorders.
  •  Assessing physiological signs, along with symptoms of obsessive thinking patterns and unhealthy expectations, is vital. 
  • Implementing mindful eating habits and providing psychoeducation about food can significantly enhance performance standards.

INJURY RECOVERY/ PAIN MANAGEMENT

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  • Focusing on injury recovery, returning to sport, and navigating retirement from an athletic career. 
  • Assessment for depressive and anxiety symptoms associated with acute and chronic injuries is essential, especially considering the potential link to eating disorders.
  • Emphasizing a holistic approach to self-care, this includes physical and mental rehabilitation to foster a healthy outlook for a successful return to exercise and enhanced sports performance. 
  • Incorporating acceptance work for pain management alongside skill building and pacing helps to reestablish attainable goals.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE

SPORTS PERFORMANCE

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  • Athletes and performers at any level should understand their athletic potential in their sport and craft.
  • Recognizing the impact of issues like eating disorders on sports performance and developing mindful approaches towards performance goals and achievement at the highest level. 
  • Addressing negative thinking patterns, habits, and perfectionism tendencies, individuals can build inner self-trust and aid in injury recovery, ultimately becoming the best athlete and performer they can be.

Athlete Mental Health Support

Feel free to directly contact me via email at smduffycounseling@gmail.com to inquire about counseling and coaching services.

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