Rachel is 13 years old and has recently recovered from a serious accident that meant she was in hospital for 2 months.

Her father, Brent, is concerned about her going back to school and ‘normal’ life. He wants her to take things slowly and make sure she stays at home as much as possible to ensure her safety. He tells her football coach, Leah, that she should discourage her from getting too involved in the team social activities and events and suggests that Leah should tell her to stay home and focus on her rest and recovery.

1. If you were Leah, how would you respond?
2. Do you think being too protective of a child who has experienced an adverse event will have negative consequences?
3. Do you think getting involved in team sports has any benefits for resilience and wellbeing?

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