The concept of the “inner child” represents one of the most powerful frameworks for understanding and healing emotional wounds carried from childhood into adult life. Pioneer John Bradshaw, through his groundbreaking work on family systems and recovery, developed specific meditative approaches for reconnecting with and healing these younger aspects of self. As a Gestalt therapist…
How to Recognize an Inner Child Reaction Inner Child. Have you ever found yourself responding to a situation with emotions that seem disproportionate to what’s actually happening? Perhaps a minor criticism triggers intense shame, a slight delay in response from someone you care about creates overwhelming anxiety, or a simple boundary request sparks unexplained…
How to Comfort Your Inner Child How to comfort your inner child is not a simple question. When we think of children, we usually think of young people who are just discovering the world around them. But there is another child that we often neglect – the child who lives inside ourselves. This inner, tender…
Healing the Inner Child Healing the inner child is essential to overcoming the effects of shame. John Bradshaw’s book “The Shame That Holds You Back” offers a deep understanding of how shame is acquired in childhood and how it continues to affect us in our adult lives. Among other things, he offers several techniques for…
Your Inner Critic Isn’t You, It’s a Survival Voice Inner Critic. Do you experience persistent internal commentary that judges your actions with harsh standards no external person would likely impose? Perhaps you notice a distinct voice within that reliably points out your shortcomings, questions your worth, or predicts negative outcomes despite contrary evidence. Maybe you…
How to Motivate Children to Achieve Their Full Potential The parent-child relationship serves as the cornerstone of a child’s emotional, cognitive, and psychological development. As parents, we have a responsibility not only to provide our children with love and support, but also to foster an environment that encourages them to surpass our achievements. The foundation…
How to comfort the child within us? In the process of healing a child, it is crucial to become aware of the feelings that we suppress or are unaware of. We hold on to the position of the victim and are not aware of our wholeness, we do not feel alive. By working on ourselves,…
Hug a Pillow. Something as simple as hugging a pillow might seem childish or trivial at first glance. Yet from a therapeutic perspective, particularly through Gestalt and Somatic Experiencing lenses, this practice offers profound physiological and psychological benefits that extend far beyond mere comfort. This seemingly modest action activates multiple neurobiological systems that support emotional…
What Growing Up Too Fast Does to the Soul Growing Up. Did you assume adult responsibilities long before you were developmentally ready? Perhaps you cared for younger siblings, managed household affairs, or provided emotional support to adults while still a child yourself. Maybe you learned to present a mature, capable exterior that masked your age-appropriate…
Transgenerational trauma – It didn’t start with you “It didn’t start with you” by Marek Wolynn offers an in-depth exploration of the field of transgenerational trauma, shedding light on how inherited family trauma shapes our lives. The book explains the concept that the experiences of our ancestors, especially their unresolved traumas, can be passed down…