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The
primary concerns relate to the multiple stressors and
issues accompanying termination of athletic careers
due to either serious injury or to voluntary or involuntary
career completion, where there is little realistic prospect
of reinstating or preserving the career;
Psychological reactions reflecting either a normative
or exceptional grieving process such as anger, depression,
and anxiety may exist, and family and other relationship
issues are likely to require significant attention
Career realities contraindicate performance enhancement
Counselling or psychological treatment is clearly the
psychosocial intervention of choice. |