The importance of sports in recovery from trauma: lessons from and for Christchurch

Mountain bikers are reclaiming some of the tracks that were destroyed during the Christchurch earthquakes. from http://www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-SASport may seem trivial in times of tragedy. But research shows its power during recovery from a traumatic experience. We draw on international research in spaces of conflict and following disaster to explain the benefits of engaging in physical activity after traumatic events. As Muslim communities around the world and many New Zealanders are grieving and trying to make meaning of the horrific events in Christchurch, we look at how informal sport and recreation can help process complex emotions. Read more: Pushing casual sport to the margins threatens cities’ social cohesion Sport for peace building In 2001, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan founded the Office on Sport

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