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Inner Child Healing. Frequently Asked Questions

 

Reconnect to the innocence and wholeness that’s always been within you

1. What is the inner child?

The inner child is the part of you that holds your earliest emotional experiences your wonder, playfulness, fears, and unmet needs. It’s not just a metaphor; it’s a living emotional imprint that influences how you feel and relate today.

Example: That spark of joy when you dance alone in your room? That’s your inner child. So is the fear of rejection when someone ignores your message.

 

2. How does the inner child get wounded?

Wounds form when a child’s emotional needs aren’t met through neglect, criticism, trauma, or even subtle moments of dismissal.

Example: Being told “you’re too sensitive” may teach a child to suppress emotions, leading to emotional numbness in adulthood.

 

3. Why do these wounds still affect me as an adult?

Because they were never fully processed. The inner child carries unresolved emotions that show up in adult life as triggers, patterns, or fears.

Example: Feeling panicked when someone sets a boundary might reflect a childhood fear of abandonment.

 

4. What are signs my inner child needs healing?

  • Overreacting to small things

  • Fear of rejection or abandonment

  • People-pleasing or perfectionism

  • Difficulty trusting or expressing emotions

Example: You feel crushed when someone cancels plans not because of the event, but because it echoes feeling forgotten as a child.

 

5. Is inner child healing only for people with trauma?

No. Even those with “normal” childhoods can carry emotional wounds. Healing is about reconnecting with authenticity, not just resolving trauma.

Example: A high-achiever who feels empty inside may be driven by a childhood need for approval.

 

6. How does inner child healing work?

It involves reconnecting with your inner child through reflection, meditation, creative expression, and compassionate dialogue. You learn to re-parent yourself with love and safety.

Example: Journaling as your inner child and responding as your adult self can build emotional trust.

 

7. What does ‘re-parenting’ mean?

Re-parenting means giving yourself the emotional support, safety, and validation you may not have received as a child.

Example: Saying “I’m proud of you” to yourself after a hard day even if no one else does.

 

8. Can inner child healing improve relationships?

Yes. It helps you understand your triggers, communicate needs clearly, and build deeper intimacy.

Example: Instead of shutting down during conflict, you recognize your fear of rejection and express it calmly.

 

9. How does the inner child show up in romantic relationships?

It may show up as clinginess, fear of abandonment, jealousy, or difficulty trusting.

Example: Feeling anxious when your partner doesn’t reply quickly may stem from childhood experiences of emotional neglect.

 

10. Can inner child healing help with anxiety or depression?

It can support emotional regulation and self-compassion, which are key in managing anxiety and depression. It’s not a replacement for therapy, but a powerful complement.

Example: Learning to soothe your inner child during anxious moments can reduce panic and build resilience.

 

11. Is this work spiritual or psychological?

It can be both. Inner child healing blends emotional psychology with spiritual practices like meditation, visualization, and energy work depending on your approach.

Example: A guided meditation to meet your inner child can feel both therapeutic and sacred.

 

12. What if I don’t remember much from childhood?

That’s okay. Healing doesn’t require perfect memory. Emotions, patterns, and body responses often hold the clues.

Example: You may not recall being shamed, but your fear of speaking up suggests a wound around self-expression.

 

13. Is inner child healing painful?

It can stir deep emotions, but it’s also profoundly liberating. You’re not reliving trauma you’re transforming it.

Example: Crying during a healing session may feel intense, but it’s often followed by a sense of peace and clarity.

 

14. Can I do this work on my own?

Yes, but guided support helps deepen the process. Working with a holistic coach or therapist offers safety, structure, and insight.

Example: A coach might help you explore a recurring pattern and guide you to the root wound with compassion.

 

15. What changes can I expect from inner child healing?

  • Greater emotional awareness

  • More authentic relationships

  • Increased self-worth

  • A sense of inner peace and joy

Example: You stop chasing approval and start making choices that feel true to your soul.

 

If you’re ready to parent yourself the way you always needed, this is your space.

 

What’s Included in Each Session

​​ 1. Guided Meditation & Somatic Grounding

  • Each session begins with a soothing guided meditation and body-based grounding practice.

  • You’ll learn to listen to your body’s messages and access safety within, creating space for healing without overwhelm.

 2. Inner Child Reconnection & Visualization Journeys

  • Through gentle guided journeys, you’ll meet the child within not as a memory, but as a living energy inside you and begin building trust, compassion, and emotional dialogue.​

 3. EFT Tapping for Emotional Release

  • You’ll use personalised Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to release stored emotions, dissolve fear-based beliefs, and calm the nervous system.

  • Each tapping round helps you shift from emotional reactivity to peaceful awareness.​

 4. Journaling & Reflective Prompts

  • Between sessions, you’ll receive personalized journaling prompts to help you integrate insights, rewrite old stories, and strengthen the bond with your inner child.

  • This written dialogue becomes your anchor between sessions.​

 5.Ongoing Emotional Support

  • Healing doesn’t end when the session does. You’ll have access to compassionate voice-message support between sessions a safe space to share breakthroughs, triggers, or questions as you integrate your process.​

 6.Energetic & Belief Rewiring

  • Each session concludes with energy balancing and subconscious reprogramming, allowing your system to fully embody new emotional patterns of safety, worthiness, and love.​​​

How It Works

  • Duration: 6 Weeks (one session per week, 90 minutes each)

  • Format: Online via Zoom 

  • Support: Voice message follow-ups and emotional guidance between sessions

  • Energy Exchange: Tailored to individual circumstances (pricing shared after discovery call)​

 

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