Reparenting Your Inner Child
Childhood trauma affects every person in one way or another. As a child, we are unaware of the traumas our parents faced, and how they were probably growing up with us. Because of this, there might be some areas of our lives that we may not feel were loved at their fullest capacity. That's where reparenting comes in.
👨👩👧👦Reparenting your inner child is a powerful tool for healing from past traumas and creating a healthier and more fulfilling life. It involves connecting with the part of ourselves that is still affected by childhood experiences and providing it with the love, care, and guidance it needs to heal. By doing so, we can create a more positive relationship with ourselves and our emotions, allowing us to have more control over our lives. Reparenting your inner child can help us move forward in life by allowing us to process difficult emotions, build self-respect, and create healthier relationships with others.
Here are some ways to begin reparenting your inner child...
Do things that might revive your childlike wonder (biking, exploring, painting, etc) 🚴🏾♀️
Remind yourself of your own progress. 💪🏾
Identify what needs might not have been met as a child. ✍️
Release blame. This step can be a difficult one. ❤️🩹
We know that working to reparent those childhood wounds can be a complex journey. Having a secure environment to process can be supportive as you walk through this. If you live in California, consider reaching out to one of our therapists on staff. We have options for in-person sessions as well as online sessions.
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