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In this episode, Dr. Justin Singleton and Jessica Joiner discuss the complexities of mental performance therapy for athletes, focusing on the challenges of transitioning from sports, the stages of grief involved, and the role of identity. They explore how to support athletes through this transition, the importance of family involvement, and the prevalence of addiction in sports. The conversation highlights the need for a cultural shift in how pain and injury are addressed in athletics, as well as the future implications of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) on athlete mental health.
By Justin Singleton, DSW, LMSW, LSSWIn this episode, Dr. Justin Singleton and Jessica Joiner discuss the complexities of mental performance therapy for athletes, focusing on the challenges of transitioning from sports, the stages of grief involved, and the role of identity. They explore how to support athletes through this transition, the importance of family involvement, and the prevalence of addiction in sports. The conversation highlights the need for a cultural shift in how pain and injury are addressed in athletics, as well as the future implications of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) on athlete mental health.