How did the Spirit Bear influence Cole's healing on the island? What impact did the bear have on Cole?

The Spirit Bear beat Cole into a bloody pulp. Ironically this was Col'e first step in his healing process. Cole learned humility the old fashioned way. The Bear didn't care if Cole had a rough childhood or about any other excuses that Cole might have had. Cole learned that he was just a part of a greater life force that was far stronger than himself. This was Cole's spirit bear, the bear told him it was time to change.