Restorative Writing Teacher, Alex Elle, discusses the importance of mental health and self-healing, emphasizing the significance of therapy and the radical act of self-choosing and self-advocacy. Taking breaks, emotional rest, and access to healing resources are also highlighted.
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Self-healing requires individuals to lean into their own needs and have access to quality mental health care for everyone.
Writing can be a powerful tool for self-healing, providing comfort, guidance, and the importance of taking breaks for emotional rest.
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Self-Healing and Access to Mental Health Resources
Self-healing is a radical act of self-choosing and self-advocacy, where individuals need to lean into their own needs and get curious about them. The importance of access to quality mental health care for everyone, and not just a privileged few, is highlighted. Therapy and mental health resources can provide support and help individuals find themselves by allowing a neutral party to hold space for them. Everyone should be able to lean into their healing, not be afraid to ask for the support they need, and have access to resources that can facilitate their healing process.
The Role of Writing and Emotional Rest in Healing
Writing can be a powerful tool for self-healing, helping individuals explore their feelings, name their needs, and put it down on paper. Affirmation writing can provide comfort and serve as a guide for taking action behind the affirmations. It is important to note that breaks are necessary during the healing process, as fatigue is real when trying to make life changes. Emotional rest is crucial, and individuals should allow themselves to find joy even in moments of healing, grief, or sadness. Honoring one's capacity and taking emotional rest does not mean failure but rather creates more space for the healing work ahead.
Restorative Writing Teacher Alex Elle is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week! Today, she talks about what self-healing looks like, and why we should ALL have access to resources that can help us heal.
To learn more about Alex's approach to healing, check out her book here. Follow her on Instagram here.