Bandages Quote by Arnold Mindell
“Structural work is only a bandage unless feelings have been healed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Presence Process, Arnold Mindell, 1990
Therapeutic work must address underlying emotions; otherwise it merely masks symptoms without true healing.
In simple terms: Healing needs emotional work, not just surface fixes.
Key Takeaway
Focus on emotional resolution in therapy.
Themes
psychology
healing
therapy
emotions
growth
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
supportive
Type
therapeutic
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- conflict resolution
- personal development
- trauma work
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychodynamic
somatic
integrative therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions remain unaddressed in your healing process?
- How can you integrate feeling work into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Surface solutions can give false sense of progress.
