The concept of the inner child refers to the wounded part of ourselves that has been hurt in childhood. The inner child can hold on to past traumas, negative beliefs of self, and unresolved emotional issues that can impact our adult lives. Healing the inner child is an important part of personal growth and can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. Here are some ways to heal your inner child:

Acknowledge the pain: The first step in healing your inner child is to acknowledge the pain and trauma that you experienced as a child. This involves looking at 5 core areas related to self-esteem, boundaries, reality issues, dependency issues and moderation/containment issues.
Practice self-compassion: Learn to speak and love this part that is typically very young. Validate their needs/wants.
Written work: this involves a detailed look into your childhood and see what you needed and perhaps did not get.
Connect with your various inner children: I will guide you through a imagery to connect with your wounded parts from your past. We will identify them, validate them and rescue them.
Release negative emotions: Learn when your inner children are talking to you or need your help. Learn to give them what they need and reparent them.
Practice forgiveness: Forgiving those who hurt you in the past can be a powerful step in healing your inner child. This may involve forgiving your parents, family members, or other significant people in your life. Remember this is not about blaming your parents, but acknowledging that they were accountable.
Set healthy boundaries: Continue to set healthy boundaries from your most adult part (self or functional adult). This will help protect your inner child and help you to feel more protected and connected.
Continued growth and spiritual work: We live in a very triggering, comparative world where there is constant distraction. Set your intention to be operating out of your functional adult just for today.

Healing your inner child is a powerful process that can help you overcome past traumas and emotional wounds. This work is not easy, but with time and practice, this work can allow you to access the most functional parts of yourself.

In love and gratitude,

Lauren