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Pyramid Psychology- Inspiring Teen Girls to Build Unbreakable Mindsets

Turning the Page After Injury

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The stories we tell ourselves when we're sidelined

What happens when the thing your daughter loves most is suddenly taken away?

For many young athletes, a sports injury isn't just about healing a body part. It's grieving a routine, a team, an identity, and sometimes even a dream.

This week,I wrote about the stories we tell ourselves when we're sidelined, and three ways to support healing beyond the physical.

If you know a teen girl who's currently injured, I hope this article helps her feel a little more seen.

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Pyramid Psychology- Inspiring Teen Girls to Build Unbreakable Mindsets

Chantal Menard Côté

Hi! I'm Chantal, a Registered Psychologist and teen life coach specializing in supporting elite teen girl athletes through injury recovery. Each week, I share practical psychology, inspiring stories, and evidence-informed tools to help teens, parents, coaches, and mentors build confident, resilient young women with strength that extends far beyond sport.

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