The Power of Post-Sport Counselling
Hello Athletes,
Shailyn Waites here, therapist and former university athlete, welcoming you to a discussion on the importance of post-sport counselling. Let’s explore why seeking counseling after your athletic journey can be a game-changer.
“It is okay to grieve the way life has been and also be excited for what is to come next.”
1. Navigating Life After Sports
Transitioning out of sports can be a difficult transition, one that sparks a lot of questions like: Who am I? What do I do now? what is next for me? Counselling plays a significant role in helping athletes smoothly navigate this transition, process emotions and their sports experiences, rediscover identity, set new goals, continue to engage in movement in a healthy way, and find purpose beyond the game.
2. Elevating Mental Resilience
Discover the mental game-changer that counselling offers. From managing performance pressures to handling expectations, counseling equips athletes with the tools to build mental resilience, fostering a healthier mindset for success in various life pursuits.
3. Addressing Anxiety, Disordered Eating, and More
Many athletes struggle post-sport with uncovering unhealthy habits that were encouraged in sport leading to disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and more! The athletic world encourages pushing beyond your body’s limit, lack of boundaries as you must listen to coaches expectations, continuing until burnout, and making sports your entire world! Counselling can help you let go of these unhealthy habits and promoting overall well-being.
By seeking post-sport counselling, athletes can embrace a holistic approach to well-being, ensuring a smoother transition, enhanced mental resilience, and targeted support for mental health challenges.
If you are located in British Columbia or Ontario Canada and want to pursue counselling as an athlete in sport or transitioning out of your sport, click here to BOOK NOW: thesolaceflow.janeapp.com/
Shailyn Waites, RSW, MSW, EMDR
The Solace Flow
