In war’s aftermath, a game becomes a lifeline
Saturday, October 20th, 2007How one program uses golf to give soldiers confidence; a triple-amputee’s victory
From the Wall Street Journal, a feature on golf clinics that help wounded veterans regain their sense of identity and self-worth. The sport benefits amputees, as well as soldiers with traumatic brain injury.
The physical trauma for severely wounded combat veterans is often exceeded by the psychological complications. “Before their injuries, many of these soldiers were extremely strong, athletic individuals with highly trained skills. The impact on their sense of self-identity is profound,” says Barbara Romberg, a clinical psychologist in the Washington area …
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