Healing your inner child involves acknowledging and understanding the emotional wounds from your past, offering self-compassion, and practicing self care. It's a process of self-discovery and learning to meet the needs of your younger self in a loving and supportive way. Be aware of behaviors and emotions that might indicate your inner child is triggered, such as emotional outbursts, relationship problems, or feelings of abandonment. Pay attention to situations or people that seem to bring out certain feelings or behaviors that feel like your inner child is reacting. Offer yourself compassion. Speak to yourself with kindness and understanding, just as you would a close friend. Practice self-soothing techniques. Engage in activities that help you feel calm and safe, such as meditation, journaling, or spending time in nature. Create a safe environment: Surround yourself with things that make you feel comfortable and secure. Write about your experiences, feelings, and needs as a child. You can write from the perspective of your inner child or offer comfort and support from the perspective of your adult self. Be patient with yourself. Healing your inner child is a journey, not a destination. If you would like to discover more, please consider scheduling a session or working with me long term.
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