Healing the Wounded Inner Teen

Healing the wounded inner teen requires acknowledging and making peace with the emotional wounds and experiences of our teenage years. This version of ourselves deserves as much consideration and compassion as our inner child. The wounds from adolescence are more nuanced and active, characterized by intense anger, rebellion, and insecurity. The experiences during this period, such as rejection, exclusion, and major life changes, can leave long-lasting psychological scars. These wounds manifest in behaviors like emotional reactivity, self-sabotage, and regression. Understanding and healing the wounded inner teen involves identifying triggers, expressing emotions in productive ways, and connecting with and comforting the teenage version of ourselves. The Adult Chair method is an effective technique that can provide profound healing and self-awareness.