Reparenting the Inner Child

The lesson explores how re-parenting the inner child can help heal past trauma and develop healthier adult behaviors. The inner child holds memories and beliefs from childhood, which can cause emotional reactions in adulthood. Re-parenting involves developing a secure attachment, which teaches self-awareness, emotion regulation, and communication skills. The process includes identifying the inner child's needs, validating emotions, and ensuring safety by responding to distress with self-compassion. Cognitive distortions are addressed by separating past experiences from current realities. The ultimate goal is to create empowerment, safety, and self-compassion for the adult self and the inner child.