Healing is a journey that calls for strength, patience, and self-compassion. It doesn’t happen overnight, and setbacks are part of the process. Yet with every challenge faced, there is also an opportunity for growth. While healing is often viewed as the most important part of overcoming struggles, it is also one of the hardest, as it requires both time and courage to keep moving forward.
The Healing Takes Courage poster serves as a gentle but powerful reminder that progress can look different for everyone. It reassures clients that healing doesn’t have to happen alone — sometimes, having someone to listen or offer support can make all the difference.
Seeing this reminder can help kids and teens trust their healing process and understand that progress, no matter how small, is still meaningful. Caring adults may inspire them to develop self-care habits, such as writing letters to their future selves to reflect on their growth and inner strength.
Other ways to offer support include acknowledging their efforts and encouraging creative outlets like poetry, painting, or music.
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References:
- Bass, E., Davis, L., & Bateman, P. (1994). The courage to heal. Violence and Victims, 9(4), 381.2-383. https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.9.4.381a
- Goldberg, C., & Simon, J. (1982). Toward a psychology of courage: Implications for the change (healing) process. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 13(2), 107-128. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00946348
- National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2024, February 7). Critical things to know about emotions for mental health and healing. NAMI. https://www.nami.org/anxiety-disorders/critical-things-to-know-about-emotions-for-mental-health-and-healing/
