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Inner child therapy, also known as inner child work or inner child healing, is a therapeutic approach designed to target and resolve lingering emotional and psychological concerns stemming from a person’s childhood. The “inner child” notion is symbolic, representing the emotional and delicate aspect of an individual’s psyche that holds onto the memories and experiences from their childhood.
Here are some key elements and principles of inner child therapy:
Here are some key elements and principles of inner child therapy:
- Discovery of the Inner Child: Within this therapeutic approach, individuals are guided to establish a connection with and discern their inner child. This process entails the acknowledgement and recognition of emotions, requirements, and injuries that first emerged during their formative years.
- Emotional Healing: Inner child therapy is geared towards the resolution of emotional wounds and traumas that have their origins in childhood. These wounds might encompass experiences like abandonment, neglect, abuse, or other adverse events. Through the process of acknowledging these past pains and offering a secure environment for emotional expression, individuals can effectively process and release long-held emotions.
- Reparenting: Reparenting is a fundamental aspect of inner child therapy. It involves providing the inner child with the care, love, and nurturing that may have been lacking during childhood. This process helps individuals learn to self-soothe and self-validate.
- Integration: The goal of inner child therapy is to integrate the healed inner child with the adult self. This integration leads to greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and improved relationships.
- Self-Discovery: Inner child work often leads to a deeper understanding of one's patterns, behaviors, and reactions. This self-discovery can be empowering and lead to personal growth and transformation.
- Self-Compassion: Inner child therapy encourages self-compassion and self-acceptance. By understanding and nurturing the inner child, individuals can develop greater compassion for themselves and others.
The workshop equips you with everything necessary to embark on the journey of discovering your Inner Child and uncovering all that they have to show you. Each workshop is carefully tailored to suit the individual’s needs.
In the workshop, you’ll learn:
- What is the inner child?
- States of your inner child
- How the wounded inner child manifests in your adult life
- What are your inner child needs?
- Ways to heal and integrate the inner child
- How to incorporate inner child work into your everyday life and personal routine
In the workshop, you’ll learn:
- you want to explore and heal childhood emotional wounds.
- you're seeking emotional healing and wish to release long-held emotions from past trauma.
- you're eager to gain insights into your emotional patterns and behaviors.
- you want to achieve self-awareness, emotional balance, and better relationships
- you're ready to develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance through inner child work.
Sessions Breakdown
- Session 1: Who is Your Inner Child? Understanding Conditioned Emotional and Behavioral Patterns.
- Session 2: Learning the Needs of Your Inner Child
- Session 3: Identifying Triggers
- Session 4: Healing Your Inner Child
Individual and group sessions will be held weekly for 8 consecutive weeks both in-person and online. There will be homework and exercises for you to practice at home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the close-knit dynamic of the group, enrollment is limited to a maximum of four participants.
The homework assignments are designed to build upon the topics covered in each session. Participants should anticipate dedicating 30 minutes daily to complete these exercises.
The Inner Child Workshop are consolidated sessions to kickstart your Inner Child healing. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to connect with others who are also embarking on their healing journeys. Sharing your experiences with others will enhance the overall experience. It is recommended to consider ongoing individual therapy after completing the Inner Child Workshop to further delve into what you’ve discovered and to continue your healing journey.
Anonymity and confidentiality are critical aspects of the Inner Child Workshop setting, especially for individuals dealing with sensitive issues like trauma. The Inner Child Workshop relies on a safe and trusting environment, and the assurance of privacy is vital to encourage open and honest sharing. All sessions are private and confidential, with the exception that you are a danger to yourself or others, or if there's any sign of child or elder abuse. Your therapist will send you our confidentiality agreement to sign before your session.
The Inner Child workshop spans four consecutive weeks, with each session lasting 90 minutes.
We understand that sharing personal experiences can be scary. Your Inner Child facilitator establishes a secure and supportive environment, enabling participants to express their life stories with vulnerability. By sharing these personal experiences in an intimate setting, individuals initiate the healing process and begin to free themselves from the grip of their past traumas.
Inner Child workshop facilitators are licensed therapist who hold certification in Inner Child therapy.
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