Why Healing Anxiety is like Building a House

 

Healing anxiety and overwhelm is like building a house.

Clients often say: “ when I’m sitting here with you I feel relaxed, but when I’m back home the anxiety is back.”

Healing is a process, it’s not a quick fix that will happen in a day.

It’s like building a house – a gradual process that requires patience and dedication.

Just as you don’t see a house standing yet, you know they are building the foundations. The benefits of healing work also build up over time through consistent effort.

While you might not see immediate changes above the surface, each session strengthens your foundation.

And it is the foundations on which we can build further our inner capacities:

Mental capacities

  • Self-awareness: Understanding your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
  • Self-esteem: Having a positive view of your abilities and worth
  • Mindfulness: Being present and aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment
  • Adaptability: Being able to adjust to new situations and learn from experiences

 

Emotional capacities

  • Resilience: Bouncing back from setbacks and adapting to change
  • Emotional intelligence: Recognizing, understanding, and managing your emotions
  • Courage: Facing fears, taking risks, and confronting difficulties

With patience and support, we can gradually build these foundations and capacities.

Each small step forward, even when it feels challenging, is strengthening our ability to face life’s difficulties with more resilience and self-compassion.

The journey of healing may be gradual, but it leads to lasting transformation.”