You have more power to help yourself than you might think.
The same is true of our psyche, she says.
Then, its about coming up with practices in your daily life to promote healing.
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Remember, self-healing is a journey, not a destination, Kaplan emphasizes.
She also emphasizes that you should not undertake the self-healing process without help.
Reaching out to a trusted professional when needed canand in many cases, shouldbe part of your process.
Dr. Thornton stresses that self-healing works best when you are consistent and actively involved in the process.
A good metaphor for self-healing is how our bodies grow stronger after a workout, she says.
We know that the more energy we put into our workout, the stronger we can become.
It usually involves a multi-faceted approach, where you incorporate more than one healing modality into your life.
The important thing is that these are practices that you enjoy and that you could be consistent with.
It can be empowering to add self-healing practices into your wellness routines.
Dr. Thornton shared ideas for the role that self-healing can play in addressing some common mental health conditions.
Still, adding in some adjunct therapies can be helpful as well.
Start small, build gradually, and don’t overwhelm yourself, she suggests.
Besides therapy, gathering resources to help you on your journey is important.
This may include meditation, journaling, exercising, challenging negative thoughts, setting boundaries, and improving sleep.
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