Therapy is often misunderstood. Many people believe it’s only for those who are struggling — but during our recent Instagram Live session with Unwana Etebong, a Mental Health Nurse and facilitator at CLI College Nigeria, we explored a different truth: therapy is for everyone.
It’s a process of growth, healing, and self-discovery that helps individuals manage stress, recover from trauma, and build emotional resilience.
Here are some of the most powerful takeaways from the session.
1. Self-awareness keeps you mentally balanced
Self-awareness is the foundation of good mental health. When you take time to understand your emotions and triggers, you gain control over how you respond to life’s challenges.
Being self-aware helps you identify when something isn’t right and when to seek professional help before a crisis occurs.
2. Therapy isn’t only for crises — it’s for every stage of life
One of the most important points discussed during the session was that therapy is not only for people in distress.
Just as you go for medical checkups to maintain physical health, therapy helps you maintain your mental and emotional well-being.
From career transitions to relationship changes and new life stages, therapy provides the tools to adapt and grow through it all.
3. Therapy supports healing after trauma
Unwana highlighted that therapy is an essential part of recovery after trauma or major life events.
It offers guidance, compassion, and structure for healing in situations such as:
- Severe illness and rehabilitation
- Sexual violence and assault recovery
- Bereavement or loss
- Persistent flashbacks or emotional triggers
Therapy helps individuals rebuild their sense of safety, identity, and hope after painful experiences.
4. Healing is a process — and you’re part of it
Therapy is not something that’s “done to you” — it’s something you actively participate in.
As Unwana emphasized, true healing begins when you make the decision to try new things, open up, and take consistent steps toward better mental health.
It’s a journey, not a quick fix — and every small effort matters.
5. Mental health deserves the same care as physical health
When we get a physical wound, we clean and care for it immediately.
But emotional wounds often go untreated for too long.
Mental health care should be viewed as essential healthcare, not optional.
The more we normalize therapy, the more accessible healing becomes for everyone — especially in a world recovering from crises and emotional exhaustion.
Conclusion
Therapy is not about weakness — it’s about strength, awareness, and growth.
At CLI College Nigeria, we’re proud to champion mental health education and awareness through our Mental Health and Addiction programs. Our facilitators and students continue to make an impact — one conversation at a time.
Let’s keep talking about mental health, therapy, and the power of healing.
- Just like CPR saves lives — Mental Health First Aid saves minds.
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