Everyone says we should take care of our inner child. For some of us, that may involve reparenting or learning to prioritize self-care. For others, it’s a way to tap into joy, confidence, and ...

At 28, Tori Bell felt stuck—both in a career and in a relationship going nowhere. After she shared her feelings with friends, one suggested journalling and meditation. Her workplace offered a weekly ...

“She held herself until the sobs of the child inside subsided entirely. I love you, she told herself. It will all be okay.” -H Raven Rose, Shadow Selves Reaching out to my inner child, bracing myself ...

Two facts: We all have secrets, and most of us have had some wounding tied to our inner child. Perhaps our vulnerable and sensitive inner child needs healing. Whether our wounding was caused by a ...

Prefixing the word “adaptive” before “child” is relatively new in therapy literature. And contrary to the word’s usual positive connotations, in this context, it’s much more ambiguous. Undeniably, all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Children are prone to scrapes on the playground, as well as bumps and bruises, especially as they become more mobile and learn ...

When unraveling the complex threads of our adult relationships, acknowledging and understanding unmet childhood needs is pivotal. Here are three of them. Childhood forms the basis for the patterns and ...

Are you trying to understand the source of your own thoughts and behaviors? If you've been online recently, you might have stumbled upon the notion of an inner child: the part of you that's defined — ...

Q: What is inner child therapy? Walk into my home and you’ll see a framed photo of me as a 2-year-old, a reminder of the precious child within you and me. If you’re my client, it’s a hint that your ...