The warrior within: Fortifying mental health in the COVID-19 pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v28i81.28Keywords:
COVID-19, mental, coach, healthAbstract
There is growing evidence of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of individuals throughout the world. Coaches are not immune from this risk as they continue to see their livelihoods affected with closures and restrictions. This paper examines what coaches can do to mitigate the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. A number of key strategies are put forward for coaches to consider in preparation of a ‘new normal’.
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