124 Long Term Injuries: How to Confront Difficult Thoughts and Emotions

124 Long Term Injuries: How to Confront Difficult Thoughts and Emotions

Today's podcast episode looks at long-term serious injuries, the psychological impact and helpful strategies to help you manage your mental health during the rehabilitation process and afterwards. My guest, doctor of occupational therapy, Keagen Hadley has recently released a book called Torn: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges Post-ACL Injury which we go on to discuss too.

Keagen shares his backstory, the motivation behind writing his book, his definition of mental toughness when faced with a long term serious injury, like an ACL. We also chat about Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a potentially helpful solution and much more.

Key Learning Points:

  • Keagen didn't intend to write a book initially however he found it became a cathartic process helping him process his thoughts and emotions.
  • He personally had two long term ACL injuries which occurred whilst playing American Football, as well as experiencing battles with depression and anxiety.
  • Being part of the group was difficult for Keagen when he was injured.
  • His identity of who he was shifted hugely.
  • Mental toughness in this context is about learning to face and sit with difficult thoughts and emotions.
  • Seeking support and discussing your problems is important to process the emotions.
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy helped Keagen greatly during the difficult times and is something he advocates in his work with athletes too.

Connect with Keagen Hadley

LinkedIn

Website

BOOK: Torn Overcoming Psychological Challenges Post ACL

Connect with David Charlton

Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST

Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub

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To Listen to the Full Podcast Episodes

Ep011: Dave Algeo - Mental Toughness, Mental Health and High Performance

Ep018: Kieron Brady - From Professional Football to Alcoholism Consultant

Ep075: Grant Phyphers – How to Rebuild Your Identity

Ep113: Polly Brennan – The Relationship Between Mental Fitness, Mental Health and Mental Toughness

Ep124: Richard Dorney MBE - Supporting People: What Can You Learn About Resilience From The Military

Other Useful Resources linked to Mental Health

Blog - Make Better Decisions to Help Your Sport Performance

Blog - 5 Ways to Create a Psychological Safe Sporting Environment

Blog – 3 Tips to Deal with Bullying in Sport

Blog – How to Find Your Why

Blog - Mental Health Guidance for Coaches When Supporting Athletes

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