Counseling & Resources

The loss of a limb is a life changing experience that can trigger feelings of sadness, loss, anger, depression and anxiety.  These feelings can be a significant barrier to rehabilitation---a barrier that even the most advanced prosthesis cannot completely overcome. We encourage everyone who visits our centers to take advantage of talking privately with our licensed counselor.  Our counselor will also help identify each person’s unique style of learning and then work with the patient care team to develop a customized approach for rehabilitation and training.

The psychological consultation also helps the patient determine whether they might benefit from further psychological or medical support in coping with the emotional issues associated with limb loss or other circumstances. Untreated depression and anxiety may significantly interfere with an individual's motivation, concentration and persistence in adapting to a new prosthetic device. Therefore, consideration for a patient's learning style and emotional well-being is a critical part of Advanced Arm Dynamics’ comprehensive approach to prosthetic rehabilitation.