Swoon: Love Lessons with Julie and Gina How do I heal my inner child while in relationship?
Mar 28, 2022
Dive into the intriguing world of inner child work and discover how it shapes adult relationships. Explore the impact of childhood experiences on feelings of safety and love. Learn practical exercises, like writing letters to your past self and creating couples rituals, to begin healing. Understand the common resistance to nurturing your inner child and what it means for your personal growth. Join the conversation to find sweetness and playfulness in your relationships!
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You Carry Younger Selves Inside You
- Inner child work treats younger versions of you as active parts that can get triggered in adulthood.
- These parts shape default expectations about safety, vulnerability, consent, and care in relationships.
Activation Happens In Intense Moments
- Child parts often surface during strong emotions like fear, abandonment, or vulnerability.
- Early experiences teach relational defaults that later shape how you expect others to show up.
Do Reparenting Work Intentionally
- Reparent your younger parts by giving them the care and messages you missed as a child.
- Do this work with a therapist, a book, or solo exercises to perform internal repair.
