7 Benefits of Group Healing
Healing yourself from the inside out can be hard work. Group healing can help ease that process. Here are seven ways group healing can benefit you as you go through your healing journey.
1) Boosts well-being
Group healing provides a multitude of benefits. Sometimes we may find it hard to open up and share what's going on in our lives. When it feels too difficult to express ourselves, taking part in group healing offers a sense of safety and warmth, and it feels good. In addition, group healing aims to remove the burden, and lifting your burden may have positive effects. Your mood can improve. You may also develop a more profound sense of optimism and general well-being.
2) Intensifies healing power
Group healing is like a symphony. It brings the power of the group together to create a synergistic effect. In many cases, this synergy is more significant than you can accomplish alone because everyone in the group adds their energy and intention to the process. For example, when more than one person provides emotional support for someone going through an illness, that person's emotions are soothed not just by one person's statements but by the supportive atmosphere of the group.
3) Caters to the basic need to connect to others
We are social beings. With group healing, people often feel better able to cope with difficult situations because they've had the opportunity to connect in meaningful ways with others who understand their experiences. Plus, as you listen to other people's stories and share your own, you can discover similarities among your experiences that reduce shame and isolation. Sharing thoughts, feelings, and stories with other group members can make us feel accepted for who we are now. Even if you don't know the person next to you, there is a level of comfort in being surrounded by people who understand what you're going through. Acknowledging that you're not alone can be powerful. Group support provides an opportunity for spiritual connection and practical advice from others.
4) Allows you to see how we are all connected
Healing in a group permits us to see how we are all connected. We break out of our silos and begin to appreciate our interconnected nature. Enjoying our connectivity expands our sense of belonging. In a world where there is an epidemic of feelings of loneliness, this is revolutionary.
5) Builds trust
At times in group healing, you are encouraged to open up about yourself. It's a sacred space where we can build trust in ourselves and our community. It's easier to be honest, and get things off your chest when you feel like others understand what you're going through. It cultivates trust when your thoughts and feelings are validated in a safe, supportive environment.
6) Creates an environment to teach and learn from each other
"All that's gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien
A group healing session is a gift to the participants and the facilitator alike, as we learn and teach each other. In that way, we all grow together. We can explore new ways of living when faced with challenges in our lives. We might gain skills and wisdom from one another that we would never have gained alone.
7) Facilitates an impact beyond your community
As the influences of global crises become more apparent and our current strategies prove to be less effective in addressing them, we will need a new set of tools to heal communities on both a personal and collective level. The impact of group healing extends beyond the community and influences the world. Participating in a group healing and healing ourselves positively affects everyone around us. That positive effect extends to the world as a whole.
The benefits of group healing are immense. Look into your heart. Is group healing for you? If so, let us know your thoughts. Why does this method of healing speak to you?