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Psychology of Injury

This module investigates psychological and rehabilitation factors associated with injury. The primary focus is on psychological variables associated with pre-injury, cognitive, emotional and behavioural reactions to injury and rehabilitation from injury. The format is applied, introspective, and interactive.

Learning outcomes

  • Clarify the psychological processes of injury
  • Identify personality factors associated with pre-injury
  • Explore levels of stress associated with pre-injury
  • Explain attentional control issues associated with pre-injury
  • Identify cognitive reactions to injury
  • Investigate emotional reactions to injury
  • Clarify behavioural reactions to injury
  • Identify problems of psychological rehabilitation from injury
  • Explore approaches to severe and fatal injury
  • Explain counselling strategies for enhanced recovery from injury
  • Investigate mental training strategies for injury management
  • Explore and analyse psychological factors associated with two case studies of injury

Content areas

  • Understanding psychological processes of injury
  • Assessing personality factors and pre-injury
  • Implementing strategies around stress levels and pre-injury
  • Understanding cognitive, behavioural and emotional reactions to injury
  • >Assessing, cognitive, behavioural and emotional progress
  • Awareness of problems in rehabilitation
  • Approaches to severe and fatal injury
  • Counselling strategies for enhanced recovery
  • Mental Training and Injury Management
The studies, combined with my previous work experience, have led me into a more satisfying role in an industry I know well. My studies have given me the confidence to manage a role where top notch "soft skills" are essential.
Pip Pearson
Graduate Diploma of Counselling