Social media has increased the conversations surrounding healing. You may be interested in healing from childhood trauma, abuse, a mental health diagnosis, physical health ailment, or just a bad season of life. However, there is so much information of what healing should look like, who can do it, when it should be done. As a therapist, I don’t necessarily agree with some of the social media rhetoric surrounding healing. While I think that the suggestions may be helpful, I also feel like the information should be sifted through with a fine tooth comb, leaving what does not apply to you personally.

Regardless of where you go for information on healing or which method of healing you decide, here are three facts about your healing journey that are not discussed enough.

3 Facts about Healing that are not discussed enough

1. Healing takes time. Like a long f$cking time. Healing is an ongoing journey which is why it is one, called a journey, and two you should learn to be patient with yourself while doing so. You must remember that that you have functioned “this way” for a while and it will take just as long, if not longer, to undo, unlearn, and redo and relearn. I tell clients all the time, once you become aware, you increase your ability to control. Awareness is progress!

2. Healing requires consistency. Your healing journey requires consistency to be effective as does most anything in life. If you had a medical diagnosis, you would be consistent with healing or maintaining your physical ailment, even if it is just taking a pill daily. Well, healing requires the same thing. If you find yourself falling short, skipping healing activities, just get back up.

3. Healing does not have to include going to therapy. I said what I said. I am a therapist and I do strongly recommend going to therapy for healing BUT therapy does not have to be the only option to consider for healing. Additional ways of healing could be journaling, yoga, traveling, gardening, spending time in nature, reiki, spiritual/religious healing, ect. Again, as a therapist I am biased to benefits of therapy while on a healing journey, however ultimately, healing how ever that looks is most important.

If you or someone you know resonates with the information shared in this article and would like to attend therapy to assist with overcoming the above mentioned symptoms and are located in the states of NC, SC, VA, or MD you can click here to see my rates and/or the insurance I accept.  You can click here to schedule a consultation or Initial Evaluation.  

Disclaimer: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, but I am not YOUR Licensed Clinical Social Worker. These blog posts are based on my personal opinions, reflections, and insights and are not intended to be taken as professional therapeutic intervention(s) and/or advice. Further, please note these blogs are not intended to serve as and/or replace formal counseling services. If you are in need or interested in taking part in direct therapeutic services, please contact your insurance provider’s customer service for assistance. You may also consult website such as (but not limited to) Psychology Today and Therapy for Black Girls to find a therapist. If you are located in NC, MD, SC, or VA and would like to work with me, click here to ensure I accept your insurance or check my rates and here to schedule an appointment.