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Mind-Body Integration

When a person experiences a serious injury or illness it affects more than just their body. It influences their body image, their memory, their ability to continue career or educational plans, their participation in sports and recreation, and their interactions with others. Mind Body Integration brings traditional therapy together with mindful practices to support the rehabilitation process.

Changing the paradigm of rehabilitation

Courage Center and Matthew Sanford are working together to build a culture of awareness that supports Mind Body Integration for both staff and the clients they serve.

Mind-Body Integration is essential for the person who sustained the injury or illness to reach for their full potential in every aspect of life. A thorough understanding of mind-body integration also helps caregivers – both professional and non-professional – facilitate healing and rehabilitation.

The process is collaborative; the participants - clients, therapists and other caregivers - work together to discover, problem solve and implement effective action toward the goal of increased mind-body experience in rehabilitation.

Therapists' Perspectives on Mind-Body Integration

"One of my clients ... came into therapy and we decided to get her in long sitting. Another therapist came to work on stabilizing her feet, cued her to reach for her foot, her toes, and all of sudden tears are streaming down face. She hasn’t been physically or emotionally invested in therapy, and she talked about how ‘I haven’t touched my feet since before my injury, and I really haven’t been paying attention to my feet.’" 
                                                                  - A Courage Center therapist

"I feel like I've improved my job satisfaction and my work/home balance by simply realizing I'm not here to 'fix' people, but rather am here to accompany them on their journey, work with them to achieve the greatest outcomes, and assist them with returning quality to their life."

                                                                     - Another Courage Center therapist