Healing refers to the process of recovery after harm, stress, or prolonged difficulty. In education advocacy, healing may involve helping a child rebuild a sense of safety, confidence, and belonging after experiences such as exclusion, bullying, restraint, or repeated unmet needs at school. Healing can also apply to families who have spent long periods navigating conflict, uncertainty, or advocacy demands while trying to protect their child. Unlike quick fixes, healing often takes time and may require supportive relationships, consistent accommodations, and environments where the child can experience success without fear or pressure. It may also involve repairing trust between families and institutions when that trust has been damaged. Recognising healing acknowledges that the effects of harm do not end when a problem is identified or a policy changes; meaningful recovery often requires patience, stability, and sustained support.