Building Resilience: Mental Health Strategies for Post-Injury Recovery
From the Team at Functional Therapy & Wellness Inc. | Specialized Occupational Therapy in Lower Mainland
Recovery after an injury, whether physical, emotional, or both, is rarely linear. At Functional Therapy & Wellness Inc., we recognize that for many clients, the mental and emotional aspects of healing are just as critical as physical rehabilitation.
This is especially true for those recovering from:
Motor vehicle accidents
Workplace incidents
Chronic pain or long-term disability claims
Why Mental Health Support Matters in Injury Rehabilitation
Clients often experience symptoms such as:
Anxiety about reinjury or returning to work
Depression related to identity loss or physical limitations
Trauma responses triggered by environments or routines
When left unaddressed, these can delay recovery, interfere with therapy participation, or complicate case progression.
Our Mental Health-Inclusive Approach
Our occupational therapists use evidence-based strategies to build psychological resilience, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT-informed)
Mindfulness and stress reduction training
Coping strategy development
Emotional regulation during graded exposure to daily tasks
These are embedded into individualized return-to-function plans so clients can make meaningful progress, even when facing emotional barriers.
Benefits for Insurers and Referral Sources
For injury insurers, case managers, and legal professionals, this integrated care model ensures:
Higher engagement in therapy programs
Improved return-to-work readiness
Reduced costs due to minimized chronicity
🎯 Looking to refer a complex file with psychological overlay? We offer comprehensive assessments and treatment plans tailored to mental health-informed rehabilitation.
