First of let's define both resistance and resilience.

Resistance: Is a force of resistance or hesitancy keeping you from self-fulfillment or
outward achievement.

Resilience: Is the capability to overcome and break down barriers. Simply put, being
resilient makes you CAPABLE!

In terms of mental health resistance can be many things and it can personify inside your
inner world/ “Mind” in different ways. For example resistance, Resistance will tell you
that you are unloved, not good enough, incapable and introduce other forms of
self-doubt. Others ways can be physical resistance in the for of Procrastination, sex/
substance addiction, or just all around laziness.But, what does this mean? It means that
when we start to feel that life forces are working against us and we are having difficulty
setting forward and achieving daily tasks or life goals we are likely being met with some
form of resistance.

There is a bright side!

We need to acknowledge that as a human being we have all overcome some form of
adversity and conflict in the form of resistance. The truth is people are RESILIENT! We
overcome so many things on a daily basis and it is evident by where we are today in the
world. You have much more fight in you to achieve and overcome barriers and you may
not even realize it. Resilience gives us growth and power. We can not define ourselves by
temporary setbacks or feelings of disappointment. If you start to feel this way, come talk
to one of the amazing Therapists at Healing with grace.

Techniques to Combat resistance:

Mindfulness: Bring your awareness to the here and now. Do not let yourself become
overwhelmed or distracted by what once was or what may be.

CBT: Clinicians may use Cognitive Behavioral therapy to defeat resistance by challenging
negative self thoughts/ beliefs. And increase positive growth of positive behavior.

Parts and Memory: Meet resistance and personify it in your mind and body. Work with
the therapist to eliminate negative emotions of resistance in your life through
neutralizing memories of negative or hurtful emotions.

Person Centered Therapy: Come meet our empathetic and caring staff. Sit with us and
explore your emotions and thoughts in an environment where you will be accepted for
you and your life. Where judgment and persecution do not exist.

As a final Message just know you are amazing and worthy of everything you have and
will achieve! Be forgiving and kind to yourself because you deserve it!