Resistance vs. Resilience

Written by: Arthur Rice

First off 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!