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As a few of my friends know I am currently working in therapy on my Inner Child and have just posted what went on today in my journal for my friends to read and perhaps comment on.
I seem to be one of the few here that is doing Inner Child work and would like to hear from others that are currently doing the work or have gone through it.
Many thanks
Eight
I seem to be one of the few here that is doing Inner Child work and would like to hear from others that are currently doing the work or have gone through it.
Many thanks
Eight
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http://healing.about.com/od/glossary/g/inner_child.htm
There are many sites you can google to find more in depth info,this is just an example
http://elevatedtherapy.org.uk/index-page5.html
So here you go:
The Abandoned Child
This child part that has been left in some way through divorce or adoption or just left because the parents were kept busy working. This part is always fearful that it will be abandoned again and again. This part of the self is starving for extra attention and reassurance that it is safe and wanted.
This self is very lonely.
The Neglected Child
The child self that was always left alone without much nurturing and love.
It doesnt believe it is lovable or worthwhile. It finds it difficult to express and doesnt know how to love.
It is depressed and wants to hide and cry.
The Playful Child
That self that is naturally playful, creative, spontaneous and fun, the loving child. This part longs to play. Many of us have forgotten how to do this and be free without guilt or anxiety because as adults we must be doing something that is `worthwhile`.
The Spoiled Child
That part of us who wants what it wants and it wants it now, and if it doesnt get what it wants, it throws a temper tantrum.
The Fearful Child
This part has been overly criticised when young. Now it is anxious and in panic much of the time. It needs lots of encouragement and positive affirmations.
The Disconnected Child
This Inner Child part which never learns to be close to anyone. It is isolated and dissociated. Intimacy feels alien and scary. Trust is a basic issue.
The Discounted Child
This is a part of the self that was ignored and treated as though it did not exist. It feels invisible. It doesnt believe in itself and needs lots of love to assist and support it.
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